Accounting Supervisor

MTC Corrections•Calexico, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Imperial Regional Detention Center in Calexico, California, providing a safe and secure working environment while helping non-citizens gain skills and treatment for success upon release. The Accounting Supervisor performs accounting and audit functions within the general accounting function and summarizes data for periodic operating statements and management information in compliance with MTC and customer directives. The role directly supervises the accounting clerk II, accounting clerk III, administrative assistant-payroll, and purchaser. Pay is $82,000 annually. The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts listed as 0800–1600.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or directly related experience in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by corporate finance.
Three years of finance, accounting, or related experience in a supervisory capacity.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated accounting systems.
Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise the accounting clerk II, accounting clerk III, administrative assistant-payroll, and purchaser.
Supervise preparation of data input for financial statements and management information reports, including monthly journal entries, overhead application schedules, bank reconciliations, general ledger account analyses, and monthly financial statements.
Prepare the departmental budget and monitor and control expenditures.
Assist in developing and implementing new and revised accounting and commissary policies and procedures.
Prepare and maintain cost data and related analyses concerning facility operations.
Audit the output of the accounts payable and cashier functions.
Oversee the cash disbursements journal, general ledger, and cost ledger by recording accounting transactions, preparing reconciliations, and preparing financial tabulations as assigned.
Ensure books are balanced and compile statistical reports, including cash expenditures, departmental costs, and other pertinent reports.
Supervise incoming and prepare outgoing interdivisional billings; reconcile and clear interdivisional accounts and prepare associated journal entries.
Assist with month-end closing of financial books and preparation of facility and corporate financial reports.
Review reports for accuracy and resolve problems.
Coordinate with other facility staff on accounting matters.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Provide staff with regular feedback regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, detainees, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties within the scope of work as assigned by management.