Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the City's accounting operations and Cash Receipting / Front Desk operations and Accounts Payable. The Accounting Supervisor is accountable for planning, organizing, and supervising the associated operations and personnel and performing high-level, complex accounting and financial analysis. The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for accounting and financial support for the city's enterprise and capital project funds.

Reporting Relationships :

Reports to : Finance Manager

Direct Reports : Finance Support Specialists and Finance Technician

Functional / Technical Skills :

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do perform the job's duties at a high level.

• Strong knowledge of government accounting principles and procedures including : supervisory principles and practices, ACFR, accounting operations / processes, financial reports.
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative and sound judgement; plan, handle and maintain confidentiality of information; exercise considerable judgement in planning, installing, revising, and maintaining accounting procedures and computerized accounting and records systems; develop and promote policies and department procedures.
• Computer skills strong skills needed to generate spreadsheets and to work with databases and accounting software.
• Communication effectively communicate verbally and in writing; strong customer service orientation; organize information in a clear and logical format; prepare complex financial statements, reports. Ability to communicate with diverse groups with varying degrees of financial literacy. Strong skills needed to prepare and deliver presentations.
• Analytical strong skills required to analyze, interpret and solve a wide variety of complex accounting and financial issues.
• Mathematical strong skills needed for working with numbers, spreadsheet formulas and calculations.
• Project Management strong skills needed to influence, plan, organize and coordinate activities within teams to ensure goals are met.
• General Management strong skills needed to develop and administer policies and procedures. and effectively supervise employees.
• Plans and Aligns plans and prioritizes work to meet accounting commitments aligned with organizational goals :
• Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals.
• Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions.
• Stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules.
• Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans.
• Optimizes Work Processes knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Identifies and creates the processes necessary to get work done.
• Separates and combines activities into efficient workflow.
• Designs processes and procedures that allow managing from a distance.
• Seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.
• Directs Work providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Provides clear direction and accountabilities.
• Delegates and distributes assignments and decisions appropriately.
• Monitors progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results.
• Provides appropriate guidance and direction based on people's capabilities.
• Intervenes as needed to remove obstacles.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

Preparation and Training :

Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Business required.

Work Experience : Minimum 4 years of governmental accounting; minimum 2 years supervisory experience.

Certifications and / or Licensures : None

Required Driver's License : None

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in a standard office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods of time, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.). Job requires visual and physical capabilities to work on computers and associated equipment for prolonged periods of time (4-6 hours daily).

Salary Range : $85,508 - $128,263 / Annual Rate

Application Deadline : Open until filled