Accounting Supervisor

Great Day Improvements: A Family of Brands • Full-time • Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States • 1d ago

Overview

Englert - Accounting Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt.

Location: Hybrid role based in Perth Amboy, NJ, requiring three days on-site per week

Salary Range: $88,000 – $110,000 base compensation. This range represents a good faith estimate of the expected base salary for this position. Final base salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and alignment with market data.

For 60 years Englert has been the gold standard and a leading manufacturer of metal roofing and gutter systems. We are built on a simple core principle, dedicating ourselves to helping our customers succeed. At Englert, we are more than just top-quality metal roofing and gutters. We are industry pioneers, on the cutting edge of innovation to continuously meet the challenges of a changing world, and with our unmatched customer service teams, we will be with you every step of the way to ensure your success.

Job Summary:

The Accounting Supervisor is a hands-on accounting professional responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely monthly and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies. This role oversees key accounting activities, including general ledger transactions, account reconciliations, payroll and commission accounting, fixed assets, banking, intercompany transactions, and audit support.

This position works closely with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, FP&A, and business leaders to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and maintain strong internal controls. The Accounting Supervisor will also review accounting work and provide guidance to team members, although the position does not initially have direct reports.

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities and tight deadlines. This individual should be detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial reporting. Previous manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Financial Close & General Ledger: Coordinate and execute monthly and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with US GAAP and company policies, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before they impact reporting.
Accounting Review & Intercompany Reconciliations: Review staff accountants' cash reporting, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timely completion, and resolution of outstanding items. Manage intercompany reconciliations, including LeafGuard-related activity, and coordinate the resolution of discrepancies.
Cash, Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting: Perform and review bank reconciliations, cash activity, credit card payments and fees, and fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and classifications. Partner with internal and external teams to maintain accurate lease records and related accounting.
Payroll, Commissions & Payments: Manage payroll accounting entries, sales representative commission calculations, and related accruals. Coordinate with Payroll and Accounts Payable to ensure timely, accurate, and properly authorized vendor payments, outside sales representative payments, and other scheduled disbursements.
Financial Analysis, Business Partnership & Audit Support: Partner with Accounts Receivable on customer rebates and FP&A on financial variances, reporting, and business analysis. Support year-end financial and tax audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to audit requests. Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate accounting impacts from operational or system changes and provide ad hoc financial analysis.
Team Collaboration & Development: Provide day-to-day guidance, work review, coaching, and support to accounting staff, reinforcing quality standards, deadlines, accountability, and timely issue escalation.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement: Identify and resolve accounting issues, strengthen internal controls, and recommend improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Support implementation of approved accounting policies, processes, and system changes, ensuring procedures are documented and consistently followed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Accounting.
Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
Accounting Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Excel: Intermediate to advanced proficiency, including reconciliations, analysis, and supporting schedules.
ERP Systems: Working proficiency with ERP systems and understanding of general ledger and subledger transactions.
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to resolve accounting discrepancies.
Project Management: Ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and accounting deliverables.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication and ability to partner with AP, AR, FP&A, Payroll, and other departments.
Leadership: Hands-on leadership style with sound judgment, accountability, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous formal or informal supervision, review, or coaching of accounting staff.
Experience supporting an ERP implementation, upgrade, or significant accounting process change.

Benefits:

401(k) with matching
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Bonus Opportunities
Strong opportunity for career advancement

By submitting your application, you agree that it may be shared with our Great Day affiliated companies for consideration.

Englert Inc and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including Leafguard Holdings . provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Englert is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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