Supervisor, Accounting

ABOUT LCI

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.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

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.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

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
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