Accounting Office Supervisor I

County of Orange•Orange County, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will directly supervise a small group of accounting support positions performing routine to moderately difficult duties/computations. The position responsibilities include reviewing and approving time sheets, delegating work to staff, providing guidance and coaching, reviewing financial and statistical records; assisting management with special projects, and other duties as needed.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and/or experience in Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience
Strong computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Suite Programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Leadership or supervisory experience with knowledge of principles and practices of supervision including hiring, training, and evaluation of staff
Problem Solving | Analytical Skills
Oral | Written Communication Skills

Responsibilities

Reviewing and approving time sheets
Delegating work to staff
Providing guidance and coaching
Reviewing financial and statistical records
Assisting management with special projects
Performing difficult to complex accounting duties
Operating computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information
Checking figures, reviewing and auditing forms, postings, and documents for correct entry
Processing documents with mathematical accuracy and proper codes
Understanding and interpreting legal requirements including contracts, agreements, minute orders, and memorandum of understanding
Leading and team building with a strong desire to coach and mentor others
Motivating and persuading individuals and team members to achieve unit objectives
Providing employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
Supervising the work of employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems
Developing alternate solutions for consideration
Identify areas for improvement
Seek creative solutions
Achieve measurable results
Implement best business practices
Evaluating and using independent decision-making and judgment to address issues as they arise
Researching, organizing, and analyzing relevant data and prepare complex and detailed reports for management and other agencies
Establishing and maintaining effective accounting and other complex records and accounts
Communicating effectively and tactfully with client agencies/departments and work collaboratively with staff to achieve unit objectives
Demonstrating strong verbal and written communications skills by writing with excellent grammar skills and articulating ideas in an organized and effective manner verbally or in written means
Communicating technical and complex information in a clear and concise manner
Listening effectively to others and shares technical knowledge with others