Accounting Supervisor

Douglas County, CO • Castle Rock, CO

5d • $78,354 - $117,531

About The Position

This is highly responsible work performing a variety of complex financial duties as well as supervising other professional staff.
Generally, the hiring range is $78,354-$97,942 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.
Your future is important to us.
Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being. View the full Employee Benefits Guide.
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Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, finance, or related field.
• Four years of professional level experience including at least two years of supervisory experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Nice To Haves

• Governmental accounting experience and/or a CPA with audit experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains assigned personnel.
• Establishes, maintains, and documents accounting procedures.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Finance Director in the preparation and publishing of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Coordinates the annual year-end audit work and the preparation of the ACFR, Single Audit Report, and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) with the independent auditors.
• Works with the internal auditors to evaluate areas for potential improvement such as internal controls and operationalize process enhancements.
• Reviews and approves the prepared quarterly financial statements.
• Coordinates and supports the preparation of the Cost Allocation Plan.
• Prepares and presents to the Board of County Commissioners Management Limitation 3.4 – Fiscal Management and Controls Monitoring Report from the Board’s policy manual.
• Reviews, analyzes, and posts journal entries.
• Serves as a backup to the Accounts Payable Supervisor to review and approve cash disbursement vouchers.
• Helps incorporate new governmental accounting standards into the County’s accounting records and financial reports.
• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and Chart of Accounts.
• Establishes, maintains, and documents general accounting policies and procedures
• Provides training to the Finance staff and other County staff in classroom and/or individual setting to enhance the communication of the Finance Department processes and fosters a collaborative environment.
• Works with the County Finance Director, Financial Advisor, and Bond Counsel to prepare financing alternatives for major capital initiatives, including revenue bond issues/refunding and issuance of Certificates of Participation.
• Ensures the County complies with both arbitrage reporting requirements and post issuance reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees