Supervisor

Summary

Join GRF CPAS & Advisors as a Supervisor/Controller and contribute to our Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services team. This fully remote position (with an option to work in the Bethesda, MD office) involves supervising and executing engagements using cloud-based accounting systems like Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online. You will handle monthly close processes, train staff, manage client relationships, and ensure adherence to professional standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and 5+ years of public accounting or private industry experience. A CPA license is desirable but not required. GRF CPAS & Advisors offers a competitive salary, 401(k), paid individual medical insurance, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area (economics, finance, etc.)
• 5 years or more experience in public accounting or private industry, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed
• Effective written and oral communications with employees, partners, and clients, and vendors
• Organize projects set priorities and delegate tasks under constantly changing circumstances for different clients and partners
• Keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information

Responsibilities

• As part of a team, handle aspects of the monthly close including reconciliations, preparation of supporting schedules, financial analysis and quality review, financial reporting
• Have experience with accrual basis accounting, entering transactions into general ledger, resolving account variances
• Usage, training, and implementation of cloud-based tools such as Bill.com, Nexonia, Tallie and others
• Coordinates various phases of engagements with engagement partner or manager; reviews working papers for accuracy & completeness, communicates with clients
• Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement as needed
• Trains staff members, offers guidance and direction and gives constructive criticism
• Assists clients with an understanding of financial reporting and other accounting matters
• Ensures that deliverables are prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional and firm standards
• Communicates engagement's progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns to the client and the partner in charge
• Maintain strong client relationships with a focus on customer service; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's business
• Adheres to engagement time budgets
• Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports
• Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise
• Keeps partner informed of significant developments on engagements; analyzes problems and recommends solutions
• Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client
• Develops staff by assisting in performance evaluations, recruiting, and training
• Organize projects, set priorities, and delegate tasks under evolving circumstances for different clients & partners
• Keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information
• Mentor and train staff
• Assist in planning and implementing assigned projects

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license desirable but not required
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Sage Intacct preferred
• Experience with cloud-based applications such as Bill.com, Tallie, Expensify, is preferred
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude, willingness to learn new skills, and motivation to be a team player

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Paid individual medical
• A culture that fosters flexibility and career development