Job Descriptions (Supervisors)
Accounting Supervisor
Responsible for supervision of accounting professionals. Oversees the calculating, posting, verifying, and typing duties to obtain and record financial data for use in
maintaining accounting and statistical records. Leads most day to day operations of group. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a
variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A
wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Accounts Payable Supervisor I
Supervises activities in the accounts payable function. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate records and
control reports. Responsible for preparing accounts payable register and related reports. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little authority
for personnel actions. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on
extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports
to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Accounts Payable Supervisor II
Supervises most activities in the accounts payable function. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate records and
control reports. Responsible for preparing accounts payable register and related reports. A level II supervisor has authority for personnel actions and oversees most
day to day operations of group. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies
on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically
reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Accounts Payable Supervisor III
Supervises activities in the accounts payable function. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate records and
control reports. Responsible for preparing accounts payable register and related reports. A level III supervisor has full authority and may be considered lower middle
management. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a
manager or head of a unit/department.

Accounts Receivable Supervisor I
Supervises activities in the accounts receivable function. Responsible for collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past due accounts,
and referring accounts to collection agencies. Maintains accurate records. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little authority for personnel
actions. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head
of a unit/department.

Accounts Receivable Supervisor II
Supervises most activities in the accounts receivable function. Responsible for collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past due
accounts, and referring accounts to collection agencies. Maintains accurate records. A level II supervisor has authority for personnel actions and oversees most day to
day operations of group. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on
extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports
to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Accounts Receivable Supervisor III
Supervises all activities in the accounts receivable function. Responsible for collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past due
accounts, and referring accounts to collection agencies. Maintains accurate records. A level III supervisor has full authority and may be considered lower middle
management. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a
manager or head of a unit/department.

Auditing Supervisor I
Oversees the auditing of accounting and financial data of various departments within an organization. Inspects and audits the operations and financials of the
organization and reports any evidence of fraud. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little authority for personnel actions. May require a
bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan
and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Auditing Supervisor II
Oversees the auditing of the accounting and financial data of various departments within an organization. Inspects and audits the operations and financials of the
organization and reports any evidence of fraud. A level II supervisor has authority for personnel actions and oversees most day to day operations of group. May
require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a
unit/department.

Auditing Supervisor III
Oversees the auditing of the accounting and financial data of various departments within an organization. Inspects and audits the operations and financials of the
organization and reports any evidence of fraud. A level III supervisor has full authority and may be considered lower middle management. May require a bachelor’s
degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and
accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Billing Supervisor
Supervises the preparation of bills and invoices, the calculation of sales and charge slips, and verification of billing with accounts receivable ledger. May require a
bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan
and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Budgeting Supervisor I
Oversees the review of expenditures and preparation of operating budgets for various departments to ensure conformance to budgetary limits. Facilitates the
analysis of overruns/underruns, actual spending and revenue, and prepares a variety of statistical reports. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor
with little authority for personnel actions. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is
expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Budgeting Supervisor II
Oversees the review of expenditures and preparation of operating budgets for various departments to ensure conformance to budgetary limits. Facilitates the
analysis of overruns/underruns, actual spending and revenue, and prepares a variety of statistical reports. A level II supervisor has authority for personnel actions
and oversees most day to day operations of group. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is
expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Budgeting Supervisor III
Oversees the review of expenditures and preparation of operating budgets for various departments to ensure conformance to budgetary limits. Facilitates the
analysis of overruns/underruns, actual spending and revenue, and prepares a variety of statistical reports. A level III supervisor has full authority and may be
considered lower middle management. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically
reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Cost Accounting Supervisor I
Oversees the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. Identifies and examines costs inconsistent with projected values. A level I supervisor is
considered a working supervisor with little authority for personnel actions. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s
concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of
creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Cost Accounting Supervisor II
Oversees the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. Identifies and examines costs inconsistent with projected values. A level II supervisor has
authority for personnel actions and oversees most day to day operations of group. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the
field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of
creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Cost Accounting Supervisor III
Oversees the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. Identifies and examines costs inconsistent with projected values. A level III supervisor has
full authority and may be considered lower middle management. A level III supervisor has full authority and may be considered lower middle management. May
require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a
unit/department.

Credit and Collections Supervisor I
Supervises the activities in the credit and collections department. Oversees the processing and verification of applications for credit and the solicitation for payment
on overdue accounts. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little authority for personnel actions. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of
specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Credit and Collections Supervisor II
Supervises the activities in the credit and collections department. Oversees the processing and verification of applications for credit and the solicitation for payment
on overdue accounts. A level II supervisor has authority for personnel actions and oversees most day to day operations of group. May require a bachelor’s degree in
area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Credit and Collections Supervisor III
Supervises the activities in the credit and collections department. Oversees the processing and verification of applications for credit and the solicitation for payment
on overdue accounts. A level III supervisor has full authority and may be considered lower middle management. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty.
Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a
variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Financial Reporting Supervisor I
Supervises employees responsible for the preparation and distribution of annual and/or quarterly financial statements for external use. Ensures that all
documentation complies with company regulations, professional standards, and SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines. May serve as a liaison with external auditors. A
level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little authority for personnel actions. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a
variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A
wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Financial Reporting Supervisor II
Supervises employees responsible for the preparation and distribution of annual and/or quarterly financial statements for external use. Ensures that all
documentation complies with company regulations, professional standards, and SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines. May serve as a liaison with external auditors. A
level II supervisor has authority for personnel actions and oversees most day to day operations of group. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar
with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of
tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Financial Reporting Supervisor III
Supervises employees responsible for the preparation and distribution of annual and/or quarterly financial statements for external use. Ensures that all
documentation complies with company regulations, professional standards, and SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines. May serve as a liaison with external auditors. A
level III supervisor has full authority and may be considered lower middle management. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a
variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A
wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Payroll Supervisor I
Supervises the processing of payroll data. Ensures that computing, withholding, or deductions associated with net pay is done properly. Organizes and reviews forms
associated with federal, state, and local authorities, such as W-2s. Oversees the distribution of paychecks or arranges direct deposit programs. Ensures payroll records
are updated and reports on any matters of interest. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little authority for personnel actions. May require a
bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan
and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Payroll Supervisor II
Supervises the processing of payroll data. Ensures that computing, withholding, or deductions associated with net pay is done properly. Organizes and reviews forms
associated with federal, state, and local authorities, such as W-2s. Oversees the distribution of paychecks or arranges direct deposit programs. Ensures payroll records
are updated and reports on any matters of interest. A level II supervisor has authority for personnel actions and oversees most day to day operations of group. May
require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a
unit/department.

Payroll Supervisor III
Supervises the processing of payroll data. Ensures that computing, withholding, or deductions associated with net pay is done properly. Organizes and reviews forms
associated with federal, state, and local authorities, such as W-2s. Oversees the distribution of paychecks or arranges direct deposit programs. Ensures payroll records
are updated and reports on any matters of interest. A level III supervisor has full authority and may be considered lower middle management. May require a
bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan
and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Tax Supervisor I
Responsible for supervising the tax reporting, tax planning, and compliance function. Supervises the completion of accurate tax returns in order to minimize the tax
obligations of an organization. Must be familiar with regulations at the federal, state and local level. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little
authority for personnel actions. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies
on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically
reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Tax Supervisor II
Responsible for supervising the tax reporting, tax planning, and compliance function. Supervises the completion of accurate tax returns in order to minimize the tax
obligations of an organization. Must be familiar with regulations at the federal, state and local level. A level II supervisor has authority for personnel actions and
oversees most day to day operations of group. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is
expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Tax Supervisor III
Responsible for supervising the tax reporting, tax planning, and compliance function. Supervises the completion of accurate tax returns in order to minimize the tax
obligations of an organization. Must be familiar with regulations at the federal, state and local level. A level III supervisor has full authority and may be considered
lower middle management. May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on
extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports
to a manager or head of a unit/department.
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