Accounting Supervisor, PWA

County of Alameda•Hayward, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, to supervise, plan, and organize the departmental accounting program for Public Works; perform specialized revenue and expenditure accounting, cost accounting & analysis, auditing and other activities, which requires the knowledge and application of advanced accounting principles and practices, and/or the development and management of accounting and cost accounting systems; to supervise staff, which may include professional, paraprofessional and/or clerical subordinates; to prepare a variety of complex accounting statistical and narrative reports; and to perform other related work as required. Positions in this class are located in the Public Works Agency. Incumbents are responsible for the Public Works Agency accounting functions, varied fiscal record keeping programs, and the financial oversight of the Agency’s complex and multiple enterprise and trust funds, which include the Road Fund, Alameda County Flood Control District Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Assessment Funds and Trust Funds. Incumbents of this class report directly to the Management Services Administrator, PWA who has overall responsibility for the accounting and financial programs of the Public Works Agency and may receive direction from Deputy Directors and/or Division Managers related specifically to the management of program assignments and/or related accounting systems.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or a closely related field with major coursework in accounting (Additional related experience comparable to the duties for this position may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis).
The equivalent of four years full-time, increasingly responsible professional accounting auditing, or finance experience preferably accounting and finance functions in a public works agency or similar type of organization performing functions in support of programs, budgets, capital improvement, and/or relatable to a multi-program accounting management system included cost accounting.
The equivalent of two years of full-time experience at a level of or higher than the class of Auditor II in the Alameda County classified service.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
General and governmental accounting principles, theory and practices.
Principles of public administration, personnel management, and business management.
Principles and practices of contract and grant administration.
Financial analysis, record-keeping and auditing practices.
Practices and techniques of administrative analysis, research and report preparation.
Applicable federal, state and local policies and regulations.
Databases, computerized accounting systems used for cost accounting, to track accounting transactions and to generate/retrieve final reports.
Communicate effectively in writing.
Communicate effectively orally.
Make decisions.
Analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
Interpret and apply legal and administrative concepts to accounting functions.
Design and maintain effective accounting systems and procedures.
Perform complex accounting record-keeping activities.
Prepare clear, complete and accurate accounting and statistical reports, correspondences, procedures, policies and other written materials.
Plan, organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
Train and supervise accounting personnel.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, and organize the departmental accounting program for Public Works.
Perform specialized revenue and expenditure accounting, cost accounting & analysis, auditing and other activities.
Develop and manage accounting and cost accounting systems.
Supervise staff, which may include professional, paraprofessional and/or clerical subordinates.
Prepare a variety of complex accounting statistical and narrative reports.
Perform other related work as required.
Oversee the Public Works Agency accounting functions.
Manage varied fiscal record keeping programs.
Provide financial oversight of the Agency’s complex and multiple enterprise and trust funds.
Monitor fiscal transactions and audit fiscal records and documentation.
Plan and conduct administrative and operational studies.
Represent the department and the County in meetings with others.
Maintain accurate financial records and audit data.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
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