Job Title: Accounting Supervisor
Location: Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Controller
About Us: Jump Start Stores, Inc is a locally owned convenience chain based in Wichita, Kansas. What is the best thing about working for Jump Start?
Easy: our culture. We enjoy serving our customers and going above and beyond to exceed their expectations. Our energy builds a fun and fast paced environment that our teammates elevate daily. Are you ready to Jump Start your career?
Job Summary:
The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing the accounting team while ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive process improvements, maintain data accuracy, and partner with key stakeholders to mitigate risks and optimize financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Development
- Lead and develop the accounting team by supporting their responsibilities and encouraging professional growth.
- Foster a culture of integrity, respect, and curiosity through open discussions and leading by example.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members to prioritize their goals and development.
- Promote a problem-solving mindset by focusing on issues and root causes and developing solutions to completion.
- Maintain open communication within the team by sharing known issues and resolution paths.
Asset Stewardship & Risk Management
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of company assets through effective process development and compliance reporting.
- Conduct timely account reconciliations, resolving outstanding items within 30 days or documenting unresolved issues.
- Collaborate with the Controller to manage and analyze financial policies and processes, ensuring effective risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with Operations to ensure financial processes are clear, accessible, and effective.
- Maintain government compliance by staying updated on relevant financial regulations.
Data Integrity and Reporting
- Support accurate and timely reporting by maintaining and correcting system information as needed.
- Oversee data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and assist in the development of financial reports.
- Monitor financial reports such as Daily Sales Reports (DSR), margin analysis, payables, and inventory for potential issues.
- Work with Operations to address system, internet, and data integrity issues affecting financial reporting.
Continuous Improvement & Process Efficiency
- Partner with the Controller to regularly review and refine accounting processes, ensuring enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
- Work collaboratively with the Controller to identify opportunities for automation, focusing on exception management to reduce manual interventions.
- Optimize data and process flows, strengthening reporting capabilities and decision-making.
