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Technical Accounting Supervisor

UPS
  • US - UPS CORPORATE OFFICES (GACOR), MN
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12 days ago

Job Description

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Job Description:

The Technical Accounting Supervisor serves as a key member of the Technical Accounting and External Reporting team and is responsible for leading the Company's accounting policy governance framework while providing technical accounting support for complex transactions. This role partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and business leaders to evaluate accounting implications of strategic activities, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, and drive consistent application of accounting policies across the organization.

The position leads the maintenance and governance of enterprise accounting policies and procedures, monitors emerging accounting standards and regulatory developments, and assesses the impact of new guidance on the Company's financial statements, processes, and controls. The Technical Accounting Supervisor also prepares technical accounting analyses and position papers, supports SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, and serves as a subject matter expert on complex accounting matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the governance, maintenance, and periodic review of enterprise accounting policies and procedures, ensuring documentation remains current, accurate, and compliant with U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, and internal control standards.
  • Coordinate with accounting policy owners and cross-functional stakeholders to review, update, approve, and communicate policy changes across the organization.
  • Research and analyze complex accounting transactions and contractual agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment and reporting implications.
  • Prepare technical accounting memoranda and policy interpretations supporting significant transactions and accounting conclusions.
  • Evaluate new accounting standards, SEC regulations, and emerging accounting guidance; assess business impacts and coordinate implementation activities.
  • Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
  • Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and accounting guidance across business units and functions.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors on accounting policy, technical accounting, and financial reporting matters.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance accounting policy governance, documentation processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial reporting processes
  • Experience researching and documenting complex accounting issues and preparing technical accounting memoranda

Other Criteria:

  • This position is an Internal Grade Level 20E
  • Candidate must be geographically located in the same region as position or willing to self-relocate.
  • The last day to apply is 9/28/2026 at 11:59pm ET.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Numbers & Facts

LocationUS - UPS CORPORATE OFFICES (GACOR), MN
IndustryTransport and Storage - Materials
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1907
Websitehttps://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/435483662;252766501;k?https://www.jobs-ups.com?utm_source=monster.com&utm_campaign=core&utm_content=job_board&utm_medium=profile&ss=paid

About Company

Working for UPS

Where are you headed? If you’re ready to get what you want out of your job — out of your life — the smart route is at UPS. As a growing, dynamic Fortune 50 organization, we have the kind of opportunities that will help you go as far as your ambition will take you. So if you’re looking to start on a rewarding future, we’ll get you moving in the right direction.


Here at UPS, we have many positions available, from Hourly Part-Time Package Handlers and Seasonal positions, to Drivers, Mechanics, and full time Professional opportunities. We have professional roles available in Marketing, Information Technology, Sales, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Customer Solutions, and Global Business Services.


Every day, we choreograph the infinite movements of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories.


From our early roots as a Seattle, Washington bike-messenger company to our present day, multi-billion-dollar global corporation, our team has held a singular focus – empowering commerce around the world. We have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services.


From global giants to local mom and pop businesses, we improve distribution networks and manage supply chains to help our customers to do what they do best. That’s how we make the world work better. And that’s how we build better careers and reward people like you for doing what they love to do most. Join us!



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Our Mission

Empowering careers & commerce around the globe takes more than the concerted efforts of innovative thinkers, collaborative teammates & incredible technology. It calls on the values, purpose & mission that have driven us right from the start. We build on our legacy as a caring & responsible corporate citizen through the conduct of our people and company in the communities we serve. Inspire our people & business partners to do their best, offering opportunities for personal development & success.

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business impact analysis (BIA)unmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Position Papersunmatched
  • SEC Filingsunmatched
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unmatched
  • Strategic Analysisunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Treasuryunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched

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