Job Title:  Accounting Supervisor (Accounts Payable / Procurement)
  
Business Unit:  SGS Petroleum Service Corporation (PSC)

Department:  58Z – Finance & Accounting

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Hourly or Salary:  Salary

Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for supervising staff in the Accounts Payable and Procurement functions within the Finance Department.  The Supervisor will be a backup person for each position and will provide accounting and general ledger support and analysis.

Reporting to:  Accounting Manager, SGS PSC

Specific Responsibilities:

• Supervises the processing of vendor invoices, check requests, and employee expense reports for payment
• Ensures proper setup and maintenance of the vendor master files. (i.e. obtains W-9 and new vendor setup form on all new vendors.)
• Reviews weekly check run in detail to ensure proper processing of all vendor invoices and payments
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Researches discrepancies between vendor and company records to resolve differences.
• Performs month end close processes
• Analyzes expense patterns and reports findings to management
• Prepares 1099s and performs year-end procedures
• Develops, implements, and maintains systems, policies and procedures
• Performs invoice verification functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines
• Provides exceptional customer service to both external and internal customers
• Remains current in accounting principles to ensure continuous improvement of procedures for optimal departmental performance and accuracy
• Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed

Skills/Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting and at least two (2) years of experience in supervising staff in Accounting (preferably in areas of accounts payable, procurement, and/or accounting period monthly closes)
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook); experience with Access is a plus
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to establish goals, priorities, and expectations to obtain optimal performance
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Experience with Oracle is a plus
• Possess a broad understanding and knowledge of federal, state, and local financial reporting regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

 
About Us: SGS Petroleum Service Corporation is a growing company with a proud tradition of excellence in providing product handling, operations, and logistics support at major oil refineries, chemical plants, and storage terminals in the United States and Canada. 
 
Job Benefits: affordable options for group, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance with company paying a portion of the premiums; matching 401(k) plan; employee discounts; industry-leading training and leadership development programs; paid sick leave, vacations, and holidays; safety incentives and bonuses; and much more. 
 
Job Requirements: 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.; stable work history with good references from past employers; pass a drug screen, physical, and background check; and speak fluent English. 
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability