Accounting Supervisor (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

Spokane County, WA•Spokane, WA

65d

About The Position

This position works 37.5 hours per week. The position allocated to this class performs professional accounting, administrative, and supervisory work. Incumbents are responsible for applying professional accounting theories, principles, practices and accounting policies. Duties involve performing complex accounting and related tasks, delegating work as appropriate, supervising and directing the activities of assigned personnel and assisting in the development of policies and procedures. Positions have considerable independence in coordinating and supervising functions within established legal and departmental policies, regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field with major course work in accounting.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting or financial experience which involved the application of advanced accounting/finance principles and theories to an agency operation.
An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Knowledge of governmental accounting theories, terminology, principles and practices, including audit functions.
Knowledge of research, analysis, investigation and evaluation methods and techniques.
Knowledge of software programs, computerized accounting systems and financial data processing.
Knowledge of effective development, implementation and application of internal controls, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of modern supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of grant accounting theory, policies and practices.
Knowledge and application of the Washington State Budgeting, Accounting, Reporting System (BARS).
Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department heads, elected officials, and employees.
Ability to interpret and apply County accounting procedures and the BARS system.
Ability to effectively supervise, provide direction, assign, train and evaluate employees in a matter which results in accurate and legal accounting transactions.
Ability to analyze and audit legal and financial documents to assure compliance with statutory requirements and office policies.
Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations relating to the area of assignment; develop related policies and procedures to effectively implement same.
Ability to analyze financial and accounting records and prepare and maintain clear and concise reports.
Ability to analyze, develop and implement computer applications for the area of assignment.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of complex accounting, cost analysis, and reporting of locally collected funds, grants and contracts from both federal and state funding sources, and the review of accounting information provided to other state and local entities.
Reviews and prepares complex cost reports for internal management as well as inter-departmental units, and State and Federal entities as necessary.
Coordinates with external entities and facilitates their audit and review of County accounting data.
Reviews and approves accounting journal entries and/or payment transactions processed by the department(s).
Oversees operations and provides supervision and assistance to accountants and/or related accounting staff.
Performs complex accounting related work in the area of assignment.
Maintains general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, and financial reporting processes for County funds.
Ensures accounting practices are in compliance with appropriate grant requirements, RCWs, Accounting Standards and other financial reporting requirements as required by law.
Directs County departments and/or immediate subordinates in the preparation of financial and statistical reports as appropriate; assists in the preparation of the same.
Responsible for the retention of all legally required financial records, documents, reports and ledgers.
May prepare or assist in preparing grant funding documents.
Provides assistance on accounting matters and information to County departments, other districts and outside entities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervises assigned staff for the completion of duties relating to tax management and collection consistent with applicable, laws and policies, including but not limited to personal and real property, tax certification, over the counter and electronic payments, distraint and foreclosure, bankruptcy, real estate excise tax, and payment processing for other departments and districts.
Provides regional training as required.
Prioritizes, assigns and monitors work; reviews and audits completed work; evaluates performance, recommends and implements decisions regarding employee selection and discipline; ensures resources are available for operations; provides technical assistance and staff training/cross-training; and ensures quality of service/work is upheld.
Performs accounting and management related work needed to properly account and distribute State, County and Local collected taxes and assessments.
Coordinates with internal and external agencies regarding special assessment tax rolls; and provides technical assistance and information on complex accounting and tax matters to other districts and outside entities.
Manages accounts under bankruptcy action and represents the Treasurer at court and creditor meetings.
Oversees all aspects of County Real Estate, Personal Property foreclosure and distraint auction. Acts as auctioneer at Treasurer or County sales; may include Foreclosure, Tax Title Sales, and duties related to auctions performed on behalf of other departments/districts.
May be required to testify at hearings or in court.
May manage multiple collection centers (physical and online activities) for the operation of statutory Treasurer functions and on behalf of other departments or taxing authorities.
Participates in the development, modification and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Provides guidance and interpretation of same to internal and external personnel.
Responsible for supervision of County funds. Balances property tax collections and distribution with the County's general ledger.
Ensures treasury practices are in compliance with appropriate financial reporting requirements as required by law.
Prepares complex financial, tax and statistical reports as appropriate; performs complex calculations.
Evaluates, analyzes and responds to legal issues as they arise. Responsible for the retention of all legally required financial records, documents, reports and ledgers.
Assists in the development and maintenance of data processing applications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervises assigned staff within the Community Services Healthcare & Social Services Financial Management Team.
Provides oversight of complex accounting, cost analysis, and reporting of local collected funds, grants and contracts from federal, state and commercial health insurance funding sources, and the review of accounting information provided to other state and local entities.
Reviews and prepares complex cost reports for internal management as well as inter-departmental units, and as well as State, Federal and local entities as necessary.
Reviews and assists external entities that audit and review accounting data.
Reviews and provides assistance on accounting matters related to the fiscal monitoring process conducted by the Community Services Healthcare & Social Services Financial Management Team.
Responsible for troubleshooting Healthcare & Social Services Financial Management related issues as they arise; and collaborates with department leadership to help determine appropriate methods to apply and fix those concerns.
Performs other related duties as assigned.