Accounting Supervisor Job at James Moore & Co. P.L. in Gainesville

James Moore & Co., P.L. is a Top 200 public accounting and business consulting firm located in Florida with offices in Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee. Our practice includes tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, data analytics and business intelligence, and business advisory services. Our diverse industry specializations include start-up technology, healthcare, government, nonprofit, manufacturing, higher education, construction, and real estate. For more information about our firm, please visit us at: www.jmco.com.

We're searching for an Accounting Supervisor to join our Accounting Controllership Services team. This position is responsible for advanced financial and accounting services and proficiency in a variety of accounting software for the Firm's business and non-profit clients. Responsibilities include preparing complex financial statements, preparing payroll tax and sales tax returns, preparing and adjusting journal entries, supervising accounting staff, and solving complex accounting problems.

Why you'll love it at James Moore:

• Moore Valued: Open door policies allow you to have a voice to suggest new and better ways of doing what we do and actively participate in the innovation to evolve the Firm over time.
• Moore Flexible: We value our vacation time just as much as our work! Here at JMCo, you'll be met with flexible PTO and work-from-home options in an environment where we hold ourselves accountable for getting the work done on our own time.
• Moore Impactful: At James Moore, we provide solutions to the small businesses that impact our local economies and to non-profits that make a difference where we work and play.

Who you are:

• You enjoy creating your own path, a path to success not predetermined for you but made with you.
• You're flexible, adaptable, and empowered to add your own spin to our uncommon culture inspired by our diverse team members.
• You relish dynamic work and balancing multiple projects.
• You have a strong sense of ownership and a willingness to work collaboratively to create and implement successful solutions.
• You strive to be an expert in your area of practice and diligently pursue relevant credentials and certifications.

What you will do in this role:

• Apply appropriate accounting principles during the performance of ACS engagements and assignments to ensure accurate and reliable data and client satisfaction.
• Create and manage effective interpersonal relationships, including assisting in the supervision, utilization, and training of Accounting Clerks, Associate, and Senior Accountants.
• Review work of Accounting Clerks, Associate and Senior Accountants.
• Review information supplied to client; may meet with or call clients with questions.
• Recognize, anticipate, and resolve accounting issues, and make recommendations.
• Market firm services to existing and prospective clients.
• Possess the technical knowledge sufficient to train and supervise entry-level accountants.
• Meet productivity and efficiency standards (billable hours).
• Perform research projects requiring minimal supervision.
• Work on client matters while maintaining confidentiality.
• Complete client recordkeeping responsibilities, including manual bank reconciliation, identifying and correcting errors, adjusting journal entries, and preparing month-end closing documents.
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions.
• Assist Tax and Audit departments with compiling supporting documentation for financial statements.
• Provide advanced internal and external software consulting for database set-up, troubleshooting, and client training.
• Develop and present QuickBooks and/or other software training and promotional classes to clients.
• Review, input, and analyze extensive amounts of data.
• Prepare, supervise, and provide quality control for the preparation of sales tax and payroll tax returns.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations including punctuality and daily time accounting and entry.
• Evaluate records for accuracy of account balances, postings, calculations, and other records pertaining to business or operating transactions.
• Reconcile and note discrepancies.
• Reconcile and identify differences in opening retained earnings from general ledger to prior year tax return, and prepare adjustments if necessary.
• Understand and account for non-cash transactions for debt-financed property, understand time value (present value) of money, debt amortization schedules, and understand loan closing statements.
• Review the work of Associate and Senior Accountants and provide appropriate feedback to encourage learning and growth.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of ACS-related in-house CPE training.

What you'll bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software systems, including QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Sage MAS 90, MIP, CCH Axcess, BILL, or ADP.

Benefits of joining JMCo:

• We offer a 4-5% annual contribution to ALL employees through our 401K program, regardless of what they can contribute to their own savings.
• We pay for 100% of our employees' basic healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to $300 per calendar year for our employee Wellness Program.

When you join James Moore and Co., P.L. you are joining a firm that sees you as Moore. We believe in a firm that values who you are and the unique ideas you bring to the table. We know you have goals, both personal and professional, and we want to work together to make those goals a reality.

"Together we are Moore."

James Moore & Co., CPAs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a background check including a criminal record check, reference check, credit check, employment, and education verification.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.