Accounting Supervisor

LET’S DO THIS… You lead by example with structure and predictability.
Executing and supervising accounting tasks is where you flourish.
You are an independent thinker that loves the challenges of keeping yourself and your team efficient and timely.
Budgets, forecasting, and meeting deadlines happen seamlessly in your world.
You are eager to bring your accounting leadership expertise into a team of driven professionals.
If that describes you, you’ve come to the right place; at STG, we can make that happen.
WHAT WE NEED.
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Our accounting team at our corporate office in Austin, TX, seeks an experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead our firmwide team.
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, extremely organized, and possesses the ability to multitask under pressure.
The Accounting Supervisor is a highly effective communicator who understands accounting bigger picture goals while also being able to ensure daily tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
This will be a key role in closing books, tax filings, budgets, and forecasting.
We want someone who can attack each new accounting challenge with the knowledge that last week’s answer doesn’t fit this week’s question.
This is exactly the stuff that gets to the heart of our legacy.
Built on hard work and pure passion, STG has a 40+ year history of delivering award-winning architecture and interior design.
We’re building on that for the future, too.
WHAT YOU’LL DO….
The only thing routine about us is that we are constantly unleashing innovation.
Our routine is that there is no routine.
On any given day your role may include (among other things)… Supervise and lead accounting staff.
Manage audits conducted by third-party CPA firm.
Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Document and communicate accounting and financial concepts.
Oversee budgeting, reporting, and variance analysis.
Create/Enter/Approve/Post accounting entries as needed.
Research and help implement business-related compliance issues (licenses, taxes, etc).
Handle cash management/banking.
Assist with insurance-related activity.
Close the books accurately and efficiently within allotted deadlines.
Maintain a multitude of other special projects, analyses, and initiatives as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE… Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
Years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
8-10 years’ experience in a similar role with increasing responsibility.
Proven success in a supervisory role.
Background in Professional Services industry, preferably Architecture with an emphasis on Project Accounting.
Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to see big picture based on deep understanding of details.
Strong knowledge of General Ledgers, Income Statements, Balance Sheets, etc.
Exceptional technical skills, including Microsoft, advanced Excel, and preferably Deltek Vision or VantagePoint.
Experience working in an ESOP is a plus.
WHAT WE EXPECT… After 40 years, we know ourselves pretty well; we know what we expect and what lets people thrive at STG.
We value people who are: Interesting – We want people that can provide unique insight into our accounting challenges and contribute to needed solutions in unexpected ways.
Great communicators – if you can’t spread your message, you can’t deliver results.
Self-starters – We want people who don’t wait for direction; they find the next task and get started.
Ready learners – We want people who are excited to add another tool to their repertoire.
Adaptable – We look for people who find the right context and right solution for the task at hand.
Tech savvy – Deltek, Microsoft Office Suite, broad accounting software acumen are all musts.
WHAT’S NEXT… If you’re excited, we’re excited! Please fill out the online form for further consideration.
We’ll be in touch soon with next steps.
Our process usually encompasses a couple rounds of interviews and an opportunity to chat informally with a group of potential peers.
EOE SATEMENT: STG hires quality candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.