Accounting Supervisor

Overview

A workforce development organization is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee financial activities across multiple projects and lead the day-to-day operations of the accounting team. This remote position requires working Pacific Standard Time (PST) business hours and reports directly to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities

Supervisory & Strategic

• Supervise, mentor, and train accounting staff; manage workload distribution to meet departmental deadlines.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements prepared by staff to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Identify, develop, and implement streamlined accounting procedures and internal controls to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Federal WIOA, local, state, and corporate policies.
• Direct fiscal operations related to financial planning, funds management, accounting, and reporting.
• Lead preparation and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, and working capital requirements.
• Serve as a primary financial liaison for senior leadership, Executive Directors, and contracts/customers.

Operational Duties

• Ensure projects meet financial obligations timely and economically in accordance with policies and WIOA guidelines.
• Coordinate accounting activities for assigned projects, including contract-specific procedures.
• Oversee processing of employee expenses, participant expenses, vendor invoices, and program payroll analytics.
• Manage monthly project advance requests, invoices, and supporting documentation; interface with Workforce Boards for timely payments.
• Lead month-end closing activities, including review of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Manage annual audit deliverables and serve as lead contact for program audit requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); ability to reconcile complex balance sheets and profit/loss reports.
• Proven experience with budgeting and forecasting across multiple funding streams, preferably WIOA or government contracting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software; experience with QuickBooks, Adaptive Workday, and Expensify is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills managing teams in a virtual/remote environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to translate complex financial data for non-financial staff.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Minimal travel required to meet project teams and board staff.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position.
• Salary range: $85,000 - $90,000 annually, based on experience.

Location

• Remote position requiring work during PST business hours.
• Candidates should be located in California, preferably in the Los Angeles or San Francisco areas.

Additional Information

• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check including criminal, prior employment, and education verification.
• Equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other legally protected status.