Accounting Supervisor

The City of Boise is hiring an Accounting Supervisor to add to our Finance team!

This is more than a supervisory role - it's an opportunity to shape the financial future of a thriving city.

As Accounting Supervisor with the City of Boise, you'll lead a team of two Grant Accountants, drive a landmark ERP implementation, and serve as a trusted financial advisor to leadership across the organization. If you bring deep governmental accounting expertise and a passion for building strong, accountable teams, this is the role where your skills meet real impact.

In this hybrid-eligible role, you'll partner directly with the Accounting Manager to guide month-end and year-end close, oversee ACFR preparation, coordinate external audits, and ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB standards - all while playing a central role in modernizing the City's financial systems. This is a rare chance to combine technical rigor with strategic influence in a mission-driven public sector environment.

You're the right fit if you have:

7+ years of accounting experience, including 5 years in a governmental setting
Deep knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, and ACFR preparation
Experience with ERP systems and a readiness to lead technology-driven change
A collaborative leadership style with a track record of mentoring and developing staff

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise, adding an average additional $20,000 - 40,000 in total compensation.

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family (a $10,000 - 20,000 value)
PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
10 weeks paid parental leave
$500 annual wellbeing incentive
Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.

Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Essential Functions

Directly supervises assigned accounting staff by providing mentorship, coaching, and career development opportunities. Manages all aspects of personnel oversight including hiring, training, evaluations, promotions, assignments, and disciplinary actions. Establishes performance standards and fosters a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Oversees complex financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support City leadership in strategic planning and decision-making. Reviews and approves journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and interfund transfers. Provides technical expertise to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and City financial policies.

Directs the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in compliance with GASB standards. Serves as a primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring timely responses, supporting documentation, and corrective action where necessary. Monitors adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and updates policies accordingly.

Serves as a functional administrator for the City’s ERP financial system, partnering with IT to manage upgrades, enhancements, and integrations. Tests and troubleshoots system functions to ensure data integrity, streamline workflows, and support automation initiatives. Provides subject matter expertise on technology solutions that improve financial reporting and efficiency.

Assists in long-range financial planning and budget development by providing analysis of revenues, expenditures, and trends. Identifies financial risks and implements internal controls and monitoring systems to safeguard City assets and maintain fiscal integrity.

Acts as a trusted advisor to City executives and department managers, providing financial insight and guidance on complex initiatives, and organizational priorities. Supports strategic planning efforts by aligning accounting practices with long-term financial sustainability and resource stewardship.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.