Accounting Supervisor – AP

Brilliant Corners

Accounting Supervisor responsible for managing accounts payable team at nonprofit. Overseeing vendor payments and ensuring financial transaction accuracy with collaborative departmental partnerships.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 3 accountants, including conducting regular check-ins, performance feedback, and annual reviews (via Lattice)
Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processes, including review and approval of bill entries, payment requests, and vendor disbursements
Manage weekly check runs and coordinate urgent check processing, including in-office check preparation as required
Upload and monitor check payments through banking platforms, including Positive Pay
Oversee employee reimbursement processing and company-wide credit card reconciliations
Partner with HR regarding benefits-related payments and staff reimbursements
Ensure timely and accurate communication with Programs and Departments supported by the NorCal AP team
Review team output to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established deadlines
Manage allocation of shared organizational costs and ensure proper coding and distribution
Reconcile and process rent roll data for multiple programs; upload to accounting system (Intacct) for bill creation and client invoicing
Assist with month-end close activities, including recording bank transactions, ZBA transfers, and bank fees
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
Oversee prepaid expenses and amortization schedules, ensuring accurate journal entries
Support audit requests and provide required documentation
Approve timecards and review job costing/timekeeping reports
Assist with 1099 preparation and filings
Calculate mileage stipends
Participate in Finance and cross-functional meetings to support process improvements and system enhancements
Cross-train with other accounting functions to provide backup support as needed
Evaluate existing accounts payable and related financial processes; identify opportunities for efficiency, accuracy, and internal control improvements, and support implementation of enhancements as business needs evolve
Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
Experience supervising or leading accounting staff preferred
Demonstrated experience in accounts payable operations and financial transaction review
Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues effectively
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
High degree of discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential information
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in accounting systems (Sage Intacct preferred) and Microsoft Excel
Experience in nonprofit or multi-program environments preferred
Sensitivity to diverse populations and a commitment to supporting a mission-driven organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (With 5% Match)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Hybrid Work

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPaccounts payablefinancial transaction reviewfinancial data analysisjournal entries1099 preparationmonth-end closereconciliationamortization schedulesvendor disbursements

Soft Skills

supervisionorganizational skillsattention to detailinterpersonal communicationwritten communicationverbal communicationindependent workcollaborationdiscretionjudgment