General Ledger Accounting Supervisor

LSC Communications - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Nashville, TN

5,001-10,000 employees

Printing and Related Support Activities

About the position

The General Ledger Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the monthly close process of the SAP ledger and managing relationships with offshore teams. This role involves preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and leading efficiency projects to improve the close process. Additionally, the supervisor plays a key role in significant transactions such as acquisitions and ledger consolidation, requiring strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Company's monthly process to close the SAP ledger, including hosting calls for all accounting teams and troubleshooting issues.
• Lead the relationship with the offshore team's Supervisor and staff.
• Review the offshore team's monthly deliverables, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations related to payroll and benefits.
• Lead the review of intercompany transactions, investigating variances and providing training across the Company.
• Work closely with other departments/business segments to address their questions and provide training.
• Identify and lead efficiency projects to improve the monthly close process.
• Serve as a key contact for inquiries regarding the general ledger.
• Provide guidance related to acquisitions and dispositions and prepare entries related to these transactions.
• Assist in acquisition integration efforts to ensure proper mapping between the new company's ledger and the Company's SAP ledger.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• 1-2 years of Supervisor or Manager experience.
• Experience in the General Ledger department of a large corporation with oversight of offshore resources.
• Understanding of multi-entity accounting and intercompany eliminations.
• Strong experience with SAP.
• Highly analytical and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to cross-functionally interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to complete all responsibilities timely, accurately, and with high quality.
• Ability to work independently and drive analysis across departments.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong experience in project management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Professional development opportunities