Accounting SupervisorJob DescriptionThe Accounting Supervisor oversees and coordinates all fiscal operations for the office, with a strong focus on budgeting, financial reporting, and systems optimization. This role manages the formulation, implementation, and administration of operating and grant budgets, supports inventory and fixed asset applications, and leads a small accounting support team. The Accounting Supervisor will play a key role in documenting and standardizing accounting processes and procedures, particularly following a recent transition to Oracle Fusion, and will help build a robust financial framework where limited structure currently exists.Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the fiscal operations of the entire office, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all financial activities.
- Manage the formulation, implementation, and administration of operating and grant budgets, including monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
- Provide fiscal support for inventory and fixed asset applications, ensuring proper tracking, valuation, and reporting.
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, spreadsheets, databases, and related documents.
- Prepare enterprise fund statements and all related schedules for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Expenditures of Federal Awards, and the Maryland State Department of Education Annual Financial Report for Grants.
- Supervise and direct the daily tasks of accounting support staff handling cash management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Prepare cost projections for comparison to budget and analyze variances, including the costs of existing programs.
- Calculate student meal prices by evaluating meal production costs, economic conditions, timing of previous price changes, and district comparisons.
- Calculate labor costs for all OFNS staff, including wages, fringe benefits, and related expenses.
- Ensure compliance with requirements and deadlines for internal and external reports, regulatory reports, and financial statements.
- Guide the selection and implementation of replacement financial software for the OFNS, contributing to system design and process improvement.
- Assist the director in the recruitment and selection of fiscal support staff, including interviewing and evaluation.
- Analyze and establish priorities and fiscal operating procedures for support staff, ensuring efficient and effective workflows.
- Train office staff in accounting and financial procedures, use of accounting and financial reports, and use of computer-based accounting and financial applications.
- Interpret Board of Education and master agreement policies, rules, and procedures as they relate to fiscal management, and ensure appropriate application.
- Provide accounting information, guidance, and support to direct reports and other staff involved in operations.
- Develop and implement systems, procedures, and methods for managing, reporting, and reconciling financial data.
- Analyze, develop, implement, and maintain appropriate accounting procedures, practices, standards, systems, and internal controls.
- Maintain strong public relations with public and professional agencies and organizations, including county government and related agencies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Maryland State Department of Education, other LEAs, and internal offices and departments.
- Participate in administrative staff meetings, report on areas of supervision, assist with policy development, and contribute to planning, analysis, and review of financial reports and technical data.
- Study and make recommendations regarding the effective and efficient use of financial and organizational resources.
- Use automated tools and report writer software to generate reports and extract data from financial systems.
- Document and write standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting processes and controls, particularly in the context of the Oracle Fusion implementation.
- Perform other related accounting and supervisory duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, or a related field.
- At least six years of professional experience in accounting or a related field.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Thorough knowledge of budget formulation, analysis, and administration.
- Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting computer applications and systems.
- Skill in managing the fiscal operations of an organization.
- Skill in formulating, implementing, and administering operating and grant budgets.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining financial reports, including enterprise fund statements and related schedules.
- Skill in analyzing departmental management, organizational, and operational issues from a financial perspective.
- Ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of professional and support staff, including a team of approximately three people.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with modern ERP or financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Workday (Oracle experience strongly preferred).
- Experience with general ledger accounting and accounting SOPs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working with Oracle Fusion or similar enterprise-level financial systems, particularly in environments transitioning to new platforms.
- Experience documenting and writing accounting processes and procedures where limited structure exists.
- Experience in cash management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable supervision.
- Experience preparing reports for governmental or regulatory bodies, including federal awards and state education departments.
- Familiarity with report writer tools and automated reporting solutions for financial systems.
- Strong analytical skills for cost projections, variance analysis, and program cost evaluation.
- Experience calculating complex cost structures, such as meal pricing and labor costs including fringe benefits.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where immediate support is needed in a temporary capacity, with potential for long-term placement.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain positive relationships with public agencies, professional organizations, and internal departments.
Work EnvironmentThe role is primarily onsite, with the expectation of being in the office full-time, while offering the flexibility to work remotely one day every other week. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Middle River, MD. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Middle River, MD. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Middle River,MD.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
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