Accounting Supervisor

Posted 12 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
91K-121K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Oversees accounting staff, directs accounting functions and systems, ensures timely and accurate reporting, and leads process improvement initiatives. The supervisor manages team projects supporting strategic directives and product development, while training, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating accounting employees. The role requires strong accounting expertise, knowledge of banking operations and regulatory requirements, proficiency with accounting software, and the ability to deliver accurate results in a deadline-driven environment.
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Pay Range: $90,533.00 - $120,734.00

The Accounting Supervisor oversees accounting staff, ensures timely reporting, and implements process improvements. This role bridges technical expertise and leadership within the accounting team.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting,
  • Finance or related field or an equivalent level of experience.CPA certification preferred;
  • 5+ years or more progressive experience in accounting roles preferably in banking.  
  • Some supervisory or management experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Through understanding of banking operations, financial products, and regulatory requirements including GAAP and SOX Compliance. 
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in accounting software
  • Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively coach, motivate and develop team members. 
  • Proven track record of delivering high quality results in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment, with commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Tasks Performed:

  • 50%-Oversight of team members, provide direction on the accounting functions and systems that they support timely and accurately.
  • 30% - Direct and lead various team projects to support company wide strategic directives and product development. Develop and implement improvement to accounting process and procedures. 
  • 15%- Train, mentor, develop and oversee accounting team members.  Conduct performance reviews and evaluations, coaching and mentoring as applicable.
  • 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

  • Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
  • Stationary 75% of time or greater
  • Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs

Why Work at NBT

At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community – because your success drives our success. 

Wellbeing 

At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally. 

Community Involvement 

NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace. 

Culture 

NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued. 

Career Development 

Whether you’re just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential. 

Total Rewards 

NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives – ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.   

Business Stability 

NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan. 

Benefits for Full-Time Employees: 

  • Generous Paid Time Off: At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire. 

  • Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary. 

  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants. 

  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being. 

  • Flexible Spending Accounts: For healthcare and dependent care expenses. 

  • Employer-Paid Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage. 

  • Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage. 

  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage. 

  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.

  • Adoption Assistance: Supporting your growing family. 

  • Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and career growth. 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources. 

  • Pet Insurance: For all your furry friends.

  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance. 

Benefits for Part-Time Employees Working 20+ Hours/Week: 

  • Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants. 

  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.

  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.

  • Generous Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary. 

Benefits for All Part-Time Employees: 

  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future

  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave: For your health and safety. 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources. 

  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
  • Banking accounting experience
  • CPA certification
  • Supervisory or management experience
  • Understanding of banking operations, financial products, and regulatory requirements
  • Knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance
  • Proficiency in accounting software
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including coaching and team development
  • Ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship

NBT Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NBT Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by NBT Bank.

  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match alongside a pension plan—an uncommon combination. Mentions of a match up to 6% and positive callouts of the pension reinforce depth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits include paid holidays and substantial PTO. Generous starting PTO amounts are specifically referenced.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Resources include an Employee Assistance Program, financial wellness tools, and wellness champions, with recognition such as Cigna’s 2025 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation. Banking product discounts and development support complement these offerings.

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The Company
HQ: Norwich, NY
1,558 Employees
Year Founded: 1856

What We Do

NBT Bancorp Inc. is a financial services holding company headquartered in Norwich, N.Y. The company primarily operates through NBT Bank, N.A., a full-service community bank and two financial services companies. NBT Bank has over 150 locations in seven states with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut. NBT Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and member of FDIC. EPIC Advisors, Inc., based in Rochester, N.Y., is a full-service 401(k) plan recordkeeping firm. NBT Insurance Agency, LLC, based in Norwich, N.Y., is a full-service insurance agency.

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