Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

Professional & Scientific

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Demonstrated proficiency with sales forecasting and budgeting models

Advanced knowledge of retail sales analysis (turns, margin %, shrink, inventory aging)

Experience with NetSuite or similar inventory/POS accounting systems

Prior supervisory experience in accounting or cash office environments

Strong understanding of GAAP and higher-education fund/accounting environments (Workday experience beneficial)

Summary

The Iowa State University Book Store is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor. This role serves as a key financial leader within the ISU Book Store that is responsible for maintaining accurate financial data, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring strong cash controls across all retail operations. This position oversees Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable functions and serves as a resource to departmental managers on financial report interpretation, margin analysis, and annual budget creation.

This role manages cash operations, daily sales reconciliation, vendor credits/refunds, and physical inventory audits (cycle counts, semi-annual, and fiscal year-end). The Accounting Supervisor also drives monthly reporting, retail sales analytics, and product category performance review in partnership with buyers, retail floor leadership, and external retail analysts. This position plays a visible role in store operations during peak periods (Rush), special events, and occasionally serves as Supervisor on Duty on weekends (approximately 3 per semester).

Key Areas of Impact

Retail financial reporting (NetSuite

• Workday reconciliation)
• Budget development + sales forecast planning
• Inventory valuation + margin analysis by category
• Cash management oversight
• Vendor