About this opportunity
LCI lists this Supervisor, Accounting opportunity in durham, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Accounting Supervisor
The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:
EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of "base supply centers," stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation's military.
SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.
The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for leading and training all aspects of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Reviews and performs a variety of technical and accounting duties involved in performing responsible financial record keeping and the related reporting duties; reviews and participates in the establishment and maintenance of procedures.
Durham, NC- Hybrid
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Key Responsibilities
Oversee assigned hourly staff of accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure all essential duties and responsibilities are carried out, timely and accurately
Monitor and report departmental KPIs
Respond to problems and errors generated in accounting system to assist the team in completing tasks.
Support accounting team as needed with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
Perform daily cash postings using Wells Fargo Integrated Receivables functionality
Serve as backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable, as needed
Maintain significant communication with vendors, stores, distribution centers, and suppliers to resolve issues
Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices
Attend weekly meetings and complete assigned quarterly goals
Supervise weekly check run, including reviewing and approving payment journals
Manage the MRO process for appropriate approvals/backup/receipts
Assist with large vendor invoice processing
Handle the record-keeping and coordination of offsite storage
Approve time, vacation requests in accordance with company policy
Perform evaluations of assigned employees
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions; and effectively presents information to management and accounting team, as needed
Identifies process gaps and improvements for efficiency
Supervise 5-7 hourly employees assigned to cover accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Communication with outside service providers, vendors, customers, bank personnel, shop personnel and company staff.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Accounting
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
3+ years of proven work experience in a similar role is acceptable in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Competent with the Microsoft suite of applications including Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics, Cybersource, and Paytrace is a plus.
Professional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work on a team or independently
At least 3 years of experience in accounting supervision preferred.
Why LCI?
Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
Competitive salary and compensation
Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Ten paid holidays annually
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-site Health and Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
durham, NC, 27703, US
Who can apply
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