Accounting Services Supervisor

GENERAL SUMMARY

To direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of the Accounting Division; to coordinate accounting activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Manager of Accounting Services.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Manager of Accounting Services. Responsible for supervision and development of the accounting staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
3. Assume supervisor responsibility for all services and activities of the Accounting Division.
4. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Accounting Division; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
5. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Manager of Accounting Services; implement improvements.
6. Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations; provide timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees.
7. Plan and direct the work of assigned Division staff; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
8. Review and verify a variety of documents and forms for the Accounting Division including invoices, authorizations and vendor data; review and approve selected accounting entries and transactions; prepare correcting or adjusting entries into the general ledger as necessary.
9. Assist with the annual independent audit including selections, confirmations, schedules and audit adjustments; assist audit staff as necessary; assist in preparing City's formal response to audit recommendations; develop and monitor internal control procedures for the Accounting Division resulting from independent auditor's recommendations and self-assessment.
10. Supervise and participate in the preparation of difficult and complex financial and administrative reports; prepare and analyze financial reports and records to determine trends or irregularities. Assist with preparing Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) including financial statements, footnotes, letters of transmittal, and statistical data to a standard that obtains the Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA.
11. Provide backup for the review and authorization of expenditure requests and check disbursement. Assist with month-end and year-end financial system close processes including financial statement monthly reconciliations.
12. Attend and participate in professional groups, committees and seminars; stay abreast of new trends and developments in the field of fund accounting.
13. Answer questions and provide information to the public and other departments including financial reporting, accounts payable and payroll data, and budget status as requested.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide administrative support to assist the Manager of Accounting Services, Director of Finance and other staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities; provide training and direction to staff as needed to ensure accounting activities are conducted and reported in accordance with GAAP, GASB and federal requirements.
2. Prepare and maintain personal computer applications for special accounting projects utilizing City software.
3. May participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various City facilities and to other related external business and government agencies.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or other related field.

EXPERIENCE

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in financial and accounting administration including experience in fund accounting and three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• CPA license or CGFM certification preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday, 8:00AM through 5:00PM

APPLY ONLINE AT: www.cityofmesquite.com