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- Position Type:
Other Professional/Accounting Coordinator/Supervisor
- Date Posted:
11/9/2026
- Location:
LEARN Central Office
LEARN, southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center (RESC), invites candidates to apply for a Accounting Coordinator/Operations Supervisor opening within the Business Department located in Old Lyme, CT.
General Scope of Responsibilities
The Accounting Coordinator/Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Coordinator positions within the Business Department and providing various reports for distribution to the Board of Directors and LEARN senior leadership. This position will have supervisory responsibilities.
Relationship Within the Organization
The Accounting Coordinator/Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
Job Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provide supervisory responsibilities for daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end activities for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll Coordinator staff.
- Assist staff with completion of process documentation for all activities.
- Complete annual staffing evaluations with the assistance of the Chief Financial Officer.
Process Improvement and Verification
- Review current operations activities and make improvements as necessary.
- Develop a month-end close process for each business area.
- Create verification processes to ensure accuracy with journal entries and posting of transactions in the MUNIS financial system.
- Establish a payroll verification process to ensure accuracy.
- Develop Year-end purchase order and encumbrance close out process.
- Work with the Accounts Receivable staff to ensure outstanding invoices are addressed on a consistent basis.
- Develop expertise in financial accounting software and propose transaction process improvements.
- Utilize technology to drive process improvements.
Reporting and Compliance
- Prepare internal financial reports upon request.
- Assist with year-end processing of W-2, vendor 1099 reporting, and other state and federal requirements.
- Develop system reports to monitor all outstanding invoices on a monthly basis.
Customer Service
- Provide excellent customer service to all LEARN schools and departments.
Collaboration and Other Duties
- Work with Accounts Receivable staff to ensure outstanding invoices are addressed consistently.
- Confer with Chief Financial Officer on fiscal issues.
- Communicate with all LEARN departments.
- Other duties as appropriately assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Experience & Training
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills and the ability to function effectively in a team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or five years of Governmental Accounting / School Business experience. Not for Profit accounting experience considered.
Qualified applicants should submit their credentials and apply directly on-line at www.learn.k12.ct.us
EOE
- Position Type:
- Position Type:
Other Professional/Accounting Coordinator/Supervisor
- Date Posted:
11/9/2026
- Location:
LEARN Central Office
LEARN, southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center (RESC), invites candidates to apply for a Accounting Coordinator/Operations Supervisor opening within the Business Department located in Old Lyme, CT.
General Scope of Responsibilities
The Accounting Coordinator/Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Coordinator positions within the Business Department and providing various reports for distribution to the Board of Directors and LEARN senior leadership. This position will have supervisory responsibilities.
Relationship Within the Organization
The Accounting Coordinator/Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
Job Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provide supervisory responsibilities for daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end activities for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll Coordinator staff.
- Assist staff with completion of process documentation for all activities.
- Complete annual staffing evaluations with the assistance of the Chief Financial Officer.
Process Improvement and Verification
- Review current operations activities and make improvements as necessary.
- Develop a month-end close process for each business area.
- Create verification processes to ensure accuracy with journal entries and posting of transactions in the MUNIS financial system.
- Establish a payroll verification process to ensure accuracy.
- Develop Year-end purchase order and encumbrance close out process.
- Work with the Accounts Receivable staff to ensure outstanding invoices are addressed on a consistent basis.
- Develop expertise in financial accounting software and propose transaction process improvements.
- Utilize technology to drive process improvements.
Reporting and Compliance
- Prepare internal financial reports upon request.
- Assist with year-end processing of W-2, vendor 1099 reporting, and other state and federal requirements.
- Develop system reports to monitor all outstanding invoices on a monthly basis.
Customer Service
- Provide excellent customer service to all LEARN schools and departments.
Collaboration and Other Duties
- Work with Accounts Receivable staff to ensure outstanding invoices are addressed consistently.
- Confer with Chief Financial Officer on fiscal issues.
- Communicate with all LEARN departments.
- Other duties as appropriately assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Experience & Training
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills and the ability to function effectively in a team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or five years of Governmental Accounting / School Business experience. Not for Profit accounting experience considered.
Qualified applicants should submit their credentials and apply directly on-line at www.learn.k12.ct.us
EOE
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting supervisor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- CPA license or active candidacy preferred by most employers
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks
- Experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
Tips for Your Accounting Supervisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to the close
Accounting supervisors are expected to own period-end close cycles. Quantify your close experience by listing how many entities you consolidated, how many direct reports you managed, and whether you shortened the close timeline at any point.
Highlight the systems you own
Hiring managers screen for ERP proficiency before they read anything else. Name every system you have configured or administered, not just used. QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics each signal a different employer profile.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists accounting supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by team structure
A posting that lists five or more direct reports signals a management-heavy role. One listing technical reconciliations with no mention of a team signals a working supervisor seat. Matching your preferred structure to the posting reduces the chance of a mismatch in the first interview.
Prepare for a technical accounting screen
Many employers add a written or verbal test covering journal entries, accruals, and revenue recognition before the panel stage. Refresh your understanding of ASC 606 and ASC 842 so you can walk through examples without hesitation.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Accounting supervisors frequently move between companies to gain broader oversight, not just higher pay. Before your final-round conversation, clarify whether the role owns the full general ledger or a subset, and whether headcount is expected to grow. That context shapes the offer you accept.
Accounting Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most accounting supervisors?
Minnesota State, Frost, and LEARN are hiring the most accounting supervisors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest volume of postings include healthcare systems, government contractors, and regional public accounting firms.
How many accounting supervisor jobs are remote?
About 53% of accounting supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption of distributed finance teams. Roles focused on financial reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and accounts payable oversight tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings, while positions requiring on-site audit support or cash handling supervision are more likely to require in-person work.
How do you become an accounting supervisor?
Start by building three to five years of hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, accounts payable, or audit, then take ownership of at least one full close cycle to demonstrate process accountability. Earning a CPA or working toward it strengthens your candidacy significantly. Move into a lead or senior accountant role that includes reviewing junior staff work before applying for supervisor titles, and document any process improvements you drove in those positions.
Can you get an accounting supervisor job with limited supervisory experience?
Yes, but you need to reframe what you have already done. If you have trained new staff, reviewed journal entries prepared by others, or served as the point of contact during an audit, those are supervisory functions even without the title. Highlight any project where you coordinated the work of peers, and target smaller companies or high-growth teams where the supervisor role is newly created rather than a backfill.
What does the accounting supervisor interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by a technical interview with the controller or accounting manager that covers close procedures, reconciliation judgment calls, and your experience with the company's ERP. A panel round with finance leadership and sometimes internal audit often follows. Some employers add a written case study involving a journal entry scenario or a variance analysis before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to accounting supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to accounting supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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