Accounting Supervisor

Description ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR LOCATION Hybrid – Woodridge, IL DEPARTMENT Accounting REPORTS TO Controller TYPE Full-Tim — Exempt ABOUT COOK’S DIRECT Every meal starts long before it reaches the plate. If you love what goes on behind the kitchen, so do we. Cook’s Direct is a national distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies, working with correctional, educational, and institutional facilities.

We’ve grown significantly over the last five years, outpacing industry benchmarks, and now rank in the top 30 in the country. Our company runs on EOS, a proven system based on clear goals, weekly scorecards, and accountability. Everyone knows our vision and where they fit. Our five core values and 29 principles chosen by our CEO guide how we work.

Company traditions like picnics, grab bags, potlucks, and toy drives keep it fun. Our best work is still ahead of us. If you want to help build what comes next and grow your career alongside a team that cares about getting there together, we’d love to connect.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Cook’s Direct is seeking a hands-on Accounting Supervisor to lead day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable operations while staying directly involved in the accounting work itself. This role supervises AP/AR staff and accounting clerks, oversees reconciliations and supports the month-end close process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and assign daily workload for accounting team
• Train new and existing staff in accounting procedures and system processes
• Respond promptly to questions, escalated issues, determining resolution or elevating to e Accounting Manager/Controller as needed
• Enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across the team
• Oversee reconciliation of marketplace transactions Core Accounting Operations
• Support month-end close by preparing and reviewing assigned journal entries and reconciliations
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assist the Controller with variance analysis and special reporting requests
• Review of journal entries and account coding prepared by accounting staff
• Prepare cash disbursements in accordance with the company’s payment schedule
• Print and route checks for signature and distribution
• Produce daily and weekly cash reporting for leadership, including cash position, deposits, and disbursement summaries
• Posting credit card activity and resolve variances between merchant statements, the bank, and the general ledger
• Prepare and post journal entries and perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigating aged or unreconciled items through resolution
• Reconcile and manage sales tax — including filings, exemption documentation, and resolution of jurisdictional issues with third party tax providers
• Identify and help implement process improvements to strengthen departmental workflow
• Support accounting workflows within Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
• Assist with compliance-related tasks such as 1099 preparation and audit support
• Other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
• 2+ years in a lead, supervisory, or training capacity
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end close support
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills; detail-oriented with strong organizational skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Avalara
• Background in distribution, wholesale, or e-commerce accounting
• Experience with marketplace reconciliations (Amazon, Walmart, eBay)
• Experience training, onboarding, or mentoring accounting staff DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
• Leader — coaches and holds the team accountable while staying hands-on
• Detail-oriented — catches errors and ensures accuracy across AP, AR, and GL entries
• Organized — manages competing deadlines across daily processing and close cycles
• Proactive — flags issues early and drives them to resolution
• Communicative — explains financial and process information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Adaptable — comfortable adjusting priorities in a growing, fast-paced company BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Professional development opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer Cook’s Direct, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. To apply, visit cooksdirect.com/careers