POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounting Supervisor oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. Ensures all analysis and reporting are accurate and prepared in compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Supervises accounting staff in the day-to-day operations of one or more accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue and asset accounting as well as associated analysis and reporting. Establishes and implements productivity and quality standards and contributes to the development of processes and procedures.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review and approve journal entries ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Review and approve reconciliation of financial accounts ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Ensure timely and efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Review and approve account analysis to ensure variances are explained accurately.
• Maintains the integrity of accounting records by ensuring that staff complies with organization accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate documentation, reconciliations and reports to fulfill internal and external audit requests.
• Liaise with the bank and other parties as required.
• Assist in evaluation and implementation of improvements to streamline Accounting processes, including enhancements to general ledger software and billing system.
• Supervise and develop Accounting staff. Provide direction and guidance as needed to accomplish team goals.
• Responsible for annual review, counseling, and termination of Accounting Staff.
• Perform backup duties within the department as required.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR) – OPERATIONS
• Supervise accounts receivable process (i.e. transmission and posting of cash receipts) and general ledger (i.e. approval of journal entries and general ledger maintenance), including maintaining accuracy of daily cash position.
• Handle and resolve escalated billing and accounts receivable matters promptly.
• Supervise Premium Collections and report to management on resolution of pending accounts and write-offs.
• Assist management and Product team to recommend and implement new pay plans, including applicable fees, or changes to existing pay plans and/or fees as needed.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The individual in this position must meet the following general requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains desirable.
• Exposure to insurance systems and knowledge of insurance desirable.
Top Skills
What We Do
The California FAIR Plan is a private association comprised of all insurers authorized to write property insurance in California. The FAIR Plan was established in July 1968 following the 1960s brush fires and riots as the state’s insurer of last resort, created to ensure access to basic property insurance for California homeowners who have been unable to obtain homeowners insurance from the voluntary market for reasons outside of their control. The FAIR Plan will write fire insurance coverage for these homeowners, regardless of a property’s wildfire risk.
The FAIR Plan is committed to strengthening consumer choices in the voluntary insurance market, while ensuring that all homeowners, including those who live in areas threatened by wildfires, can obtain basic property coverage and the peace of mind they deserve
