Accounting Supervisor

Lee Hecht Harrison

Pleasanton, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$46.94 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Depreciation, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Management, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Insurance, Income Statements, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Mentoring, Microsoft Dynamics GP (fka Great Plains Dynamics), Microsoft Excel, Nonprofit, Operational Audit, Operations, Operations Processes, Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, Staff Training, Tax Reporting, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Variance Analysis, Workflow Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pleasanton, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected East Bay organization seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a combination of financial reporting, operational accounting, process improvement, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong general ledger experience, month-end close expertise, accounts payable oversight, and a hands-on approach to managing multiple accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

The Accounting Supervisor will play a key role in overseeing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close activities, and accounts payable functions. This individual will partner closely with leadership to ensure accurate financial records, maintain compliance with accounting standards, support audits, and drive process improvements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Corporate Accounting

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities

  • Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports

  • Review and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts

  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations

  • Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules

  • Monitor cash activity and perform bank reconciliations

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

  • Support external audits and prepare required schedules

  • Analyze financial data and identify opportunities for process improvements

  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies

Accounts Payable Leadership

  • Oversee day-to-day accounts payable operations

  • Review invoice coding and documentation for accuracy

  • Ensure timely processing of vendor payments

  • Support expense reimbursement and corporate card programs

  • Assist with vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies

  • Manage electronic invoice workflows and approval processes

  • Supervise AP staff and provide training and support

Annual Compliance & Reporting

  • Coordinate year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation and reconciliation

  • Review and resolve reporting discrepancies

  • Assist with tax-related reporting activities

  • Prepare recurring financial and operational reports for leadership

Process Improvement & Special Projects

  • Evaluate accounting workflows and recommend efficiencies

  • Maintain accounting procedures and documentation

  • Partner with leadership on finance-related initiatives and projects

  • Support cross-functional departments with financial reporting needs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience

  • Prior supervisory or team lead experience needed

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

  • Experience with month-end and year-end close processes

  • Advanced account reconciliation and general ledger skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or similar accounting software

  • Experience with Concur or other expense management platforms

  • Experience utilizing financial reporting and management reporting tools

  • Background in nonprofit, healthcare, insurance, professional services, membership-based organizations, or other complex accounting environments preferred

  • Experience supporting organizations with multiple entities, departments, or reporting structures

  • Strong understanding of financial compliance, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Temp-to-hire career opportunity

  • Stable and established organization

  • Opportunity to supervise and mentor staff

  • Broad exposure to financial reporting, compliance, audit, and operational accounting

  • Collaborative and team-oriented environment

  • Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and organizational growth

Benefits

LHH offers benefit options including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan. Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status.

Pay Details

$40.00 to $46.94 per hour, depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Apply today by sending your resume to Anne.Silveira@LHH.com.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $46.94 per hour

Search managed by: Anne OBrien Silveira

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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About the Company

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