JobTarget Logo

Accounting Supervisor at S.P. Richards Company – Atlanta, Georgia

S.P. Richards Company
Atlanta, Georgia, 30339, United States
Posted on
NewIndustries:Consumer ProductsJob Function:Accounting/FinanceEmployment Type:Full-Time
New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired.

Explore Related Opportunities

About This Position

S.P. Richards Company

S.P. Richards is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. The company ensures that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion and job status, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Summary: The Accounting Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, adherence to GAAP, and the efficient execution of month-end close processes. This role supervises a small team of accountants and works cross-functionally to support audits, process improvements, and compliance efforts.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Supervise day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of accounting staff; delegate tasks, review work for accuracy, and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close procedures.
  • Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports and external audit support schedules.
  • Maintain compliance with internal controls and support company policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting-related issues and improve processes.
  • Identify areas for efficiency gains and drive process improvements.
  • Support special projects and ad-hoc reporting as needed.

Competencies:

  • Communication
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Making/Judgment
  • Delivers Results
  • Dependability
  • Strategic Thinking/Management
  • Team Player

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 4+ years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle).
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


Preferred Attributes:

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Hands-on leadership style with a focus on team development.
  • Ability to see both the big picture and the granular details.
  • Strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities.


Education/Experience:

Accounting degree (B.B.A.) or equivalent and 3 to 5 years related experience.


Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parent company or members of the S. P. Richards business community. Ability to effectively present information to middle and top management and auditors.


Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret data.


Computer Skills:

PeopleSoft, OneStream, Advanced Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, PROs, Enable.

Job Location

Atlanta, Georgia, 30339, United States
Loading interactive map for Atlanta, Georgia, 30339, United States

Job Location

This job is located in the Atlanta, Georgia, 30339, United States region.

Frequently asked questions about this position

Latest Job Openings in Georgia

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Remote)

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.
Atlanta, GA

Registered Veterinary Technician

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network
Marietta, GA

Apply For This Position