Accounting Supervisor

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

1d•$81,634 - $134,606

About The Position

The Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for assisting with the supervision, planning, coordinating, and administering of the activities and operations of the Accounting Group within the Controller’s Office. In addition, the Accounting Supervisor will be involved in special projects to bring critical enhancements and improvements to the city’s financial operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or directly related field with a major in accounting
At least five (5) years progressive responsible experience in a complex governmental or municipal finance and accounting environment including performing accounting month-end and year-end processes.
At least three (3) years’ experience preparing and participating in the external financial audit process including the preparation of an ACFR.
At least two (2) years’ experience providing supervisory support.
Strong comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and Federal Uniform Grant Guidance (UG).
Interpreting and implementing policies and procedures including adoption of best practices.
Knowledge of and research GASB standards to determine applicability to the city and oversees the implementation of standards as needed.
Strong experience in the application of complex accounting principles
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and managerial skills
Strong customer service skills
Strong skills in reviewing work products of others for accuracy and completeness and providing training/guidance as necessary for correction of any errors
Advanced skills in use of automated financial accounting systems
Advanced skills in use of Microsoft products, especially Excel
Establish and maintain strong effective working relationships both within the Department and across the city including all levels of management, citizens and elected officials.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Understand complex accounting principles and apply them as needed.
Plan and coordinate work priorities of self and others.
Supervise, provide training and manage work and staff assignments to meet deadlines in a positive, constructive manner.
Handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality as appropriate with tact and diplomacy.
Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public accounting.
Active status as a Colorado Certified Public Accountant preferred but not required. Reciprocity may be considered if state of active license is commensurate with Colorado License requirements.

Responsibilities

Assists with the supervision, planning, coordinating, and administering of accounting staff including overseeing responsibilities and workloads as well as training and assistance.
Assists with the city’s Financial, Single and SCFD Audits as well as any other audit-related reviews including the coordination/assignment of staff, meeting of audit due dates, and communications with the city’s external auditors on all audit related matters.
Assists with the completion of the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) that meets GFOA standards.
Assists with the review of journal entries, accounts payable batches, and payroll transactions that meet certain thresholds and/or of a complex nature as well as year-end entries, workpapers, and analysis.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for the Controller’s Office.
Provides assistance, training, and support to all city staff on accounting related matters including the city’s automated financial accounting system of record.
Responsible for specific items related to year-end and the ACFR including, but not limited to, GASB 34 entries and the ACFR Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
Assists with grant management assistance including compliance to all city staff; includes updates and revisions to the city’s Grant Business Policy Memorandum (BPM), city procedures and processes including forms and templates, grant training, and use of the grant management component of the city’s automated financial accounting system.
Plans, implements, and manages implementation of the city’s automated financial accounting system and assists with the improvement of the organization, processes, and reports, including financial element creation, as needed, to meet the needs of all system users.
Plans, manages, develops, tests, and implements new financial accounting systems and systems modifications.
Develops and monitors city-wide internal controls.
Assists in the hiring, training, evaluating, and discipling of assigned staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
Retirement pension plan
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.