[Remote] Accounting Supervisor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all financial activities across multiple projects and leading the accounting team, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting and operations.ResponsibilitiesSupervise, mentor, and train accounting staff; manage workload distribution to ensure all departmental deadlines are metPerform first-level review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements prepared by staff to ensure accuracy and GAAP complianceIdentify, develop, and implement streamlined accounting procedures and internal controls to enhance department efficiencyEnsure the team follows procedures and policies to facilitate effective financial reporting and compliance with Federal WIOA, local, State, and corporate policiesDirect fiscal operations relating to financial planning, funds management, accounting, and reportingLead the preparation and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, and working capital requirementsServe as a primary point of contact for senior leadership, Executive Directors and our contracts/customers, providing high-level financial insight and performance reportingEnsure that projects fulfill all financial obligations in a timely and economic manner in accordance with established policies and WIOA guidelinesCoordinate accounting activities for assigned projects, including the establishment and monitoring of contract-specific proceduresOversee the processing of employee expenses, participant expenses, vendor project invoices, and program payroll analyticsManage the preparation of monthly project advance requests, invoices, and supporting documentation; interface with Workforce Boards to ensure timely paymentLead month-end closing activities, including the review of Balance Sheet reconciliationsManage annual audit deliverables and serve as the lead contact for periodic program audit requestsSkillsBachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead roleAdvanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); ability to reconcile complex balance sheets and profit/loss reportsProven experience with budgeting and forecasts across multiple funding streams (specifically WIOA or government contracting) is highly preferredAdvanced MS Excel and Accounting Software skills (QuickBooks, Adaptive Workday, and Expensify experience a plus)Demonstrated ability to manage a team, foster a collaborative environment, and work effectively in a virtual/remote settingExceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial management and staffHigh attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet strict month-end deadlinesMust possess high ethical standards and maintain strict confidentialityMinimal travel required to meet Project Teams and Board StaffCompany OverviewFounded in 1996, Career Team provides both workforce services and workforce software for government and education institutions. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Shelton, CT, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.careerteam.com.