Accounting Supervisor

The Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of a team of accountants within the finance department as well as reviewing financials, audits and budget reports for accuracy and compliance with all GAAP and GASB rules and regulations. Successful performance of the work requires excellent knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures, fund accounting and fiscal management.  This position's role is to provide the technical expertise necessary to ensure that our financial records conform to GAAP and other regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following essential duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

• Supervising a team of accountants.
• Attending District meetings as needed.
• Resolving financial questions and issues for Staff.
• Providing technical support to outside auditors and governmental program auditors.
• Reviewing annual audit report produced by external auditors for accurate and completeness for assigned Districts.
• Serves as backup for all Finance Department functions when needed.
• Assisting department with general ledger inquiry, research and corrections.
• Responding to inquiries from management regarding financial performance and results, special reporting requests, etc.
• Monitoring and analyzing department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.?
• Participating in the preparation, evaluation, justification, and maintenance of budgets and budgetary controls for assigned Districts.
• Ensuring compliance for assigned Districts with all statutory and bond regulations & requirements including timely filing of audits, state returns and dissemination information.
• Attending meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews publications to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in accounting.
• Participating in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommending and administering policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to all company health and safety procedures as they relate to essential job functions

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent understanding of Fund or governmental accounting practices and principles
• Auditing practices and principles
• Public agency budgeting practices and principles
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations; and
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various business units.
• Strong organizational skills
• Accurate and attentive to detail
• Proficient computer (Excel and Word) skills
• Must be a self-starter in gathering information and presenting potential solutions

SKILL AND ABILITY TO

• Communicate (verbal and written) and interact effectively with Board members, co-workers, managers, subordinates and the general public - sufficient to convey information and to receive work direction
• Work more than 40 hours as needed
• Travel as needed
• Interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances
• Make sound, independent judgments within established policies and procedures

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

BS degree in Accounting or Finance and 8 years’ experience in accounting or general business. A CPA and/or MBA preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Public Accountant preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.