Accounting Supervisor - AP & AR

Zawyer Sports & Entertainment is a fast-growing sports and entertainment organization operating a diverse portfolio of businesses across the United States. Our companies include professional hockey and basketball teams, ice rink operations, marketing and creative agencies, and a promotional products and merchandise company supporting teams, partners, and events nationwide.

We are passionate about building winning organizations both on and off the field. Our team works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation, accountability, and attention to detail drive success.

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while maintaining the general ledger and financial accounting for assigned entities.

This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for leading AP and AR staff, ensuring accurate and timely accounting processes, managing the monthly close for assigned entities, overseeing the annual 1099 process, and serving as the primary Finance liaison with the company's insurance broker.

• Supervise the daily activities and workflow of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.
• Provide direction, training, and support to AP and AR staff and help prioritize workloads.
• Ensure invoices, payments, customer receipts, and other transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Oversee vendor setup, customer invoicing, collections, payment processing, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor AP and AR aging and assist with resolving vendor and customer issues.
• Ensure transactions are properly coded, approved, documented, and recorded in the appropriate entity and accounting period.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and ensure Finance policies and procedures are followed.

• Own the annual 1099 reporting process.
• Ensure required vendor W-9 and tax information is obtained and maintained.
• Review and reconcile 1099-reportable payments and coordinate preparation, review, distribution, and filing of annual 1099 forms.

• Serve as the accounting lead for assigned entities.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and intercompany transactions.
• Manage the monthly close process and prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Review financial results, investigate unusual activity and resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with year-end close, audits, tax requests, and other reporting requirements.

• Serve as the primary Finance liaison with the company's insurance broker.
• Coordinate insurance renewals, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), policy documentation, and other insurance requests.
• Provide requested financial, payroll, revenue, asset, and organizational information to the broker.
• Maintain insurance records and track policy renewals and required submissions.
• Coordinate documentation and communication related to insurance claims.
• Review insurance invoices and ensure they are properly coded and allocated to the appropriate entities.

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and training to AP and AR team members.
• Serve as a resource for accounting questions and assist with developing the skills of accounting staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting, AP, and AR processes, controls, and efficiency.
• Assist with accounting system implementations, process changes, and other Finance projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, monthly close, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Experience with 1099 preparation and reporting preferred.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment preferred.
• Experience with Quick Books Online preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Accurate and timely AP and AR processing.
• Effective supervision and development of AP and AR staff.
• Timely and accurate monthly close for assigned entities.
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