Accounting Supervisor-1002

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Performs professional accounting duties that contribute to fiscal and financial management of a large work unit in a centralized accounting operation. The work involves a full range of accounting tasks, guided by scope of responsibilities, accounting principles, tools and standards, and established policies, guidelines and procedures. STARTING SALARY: $25.65 hourly/ $53,346 annually CORE COMPETENCIES Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals

Requirements

Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
Knowledge of applicable, policies, rules etc. related to financial services operations.
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and accounting software.
Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of subordinates.
Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, payroll data and reports.
Ability to develop computer-based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems or business-related field and three (3) years of experience as a professional accountant.
Or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted above.
To complete your application, please attach a copy of your academic transcripts, diploma, or certifications showing that you have attained the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and/or supervises assigned accounting and financial functions, programs, and systems.
Oversees and ensures timely posting of transactions/documents within functional area of responsibility.
Oversees auditing function of processes within functional area of responsibility.
Prepares, reviews and/or approves journal entries and adjustments.
Evaluates effectiveness of existing accounting and budgetary systems and controls and recommends changes as needed.
Formulates, or participates in the formulation of accounting policies, systems, controls and procedures, and monitors their implementation.
Coordinates activities with other departments to ensure adequate flow of pertinent information.
Provides functional expertise in training, handling and resolving process and system concerns/issues related to functional area of responsibility.
Works with Information Technology on system problem resolution and enhancements.
Schedules/runs nightly processing jobs and interfaces.
Evaluates the performance of subordinate staff providing guidance, training and assistance as needed to ensure effective and timely completion of assignments.
Serves as back up for higher level employees when needed.
Monitors workload in accounting system worklists to ensure that worklist staffing is appropriate.
Ensure transactions are properly audited and entered into the accounting system in a timely manner.
Validates financial activities when necessary.
Accesses bank web portals to perform inquiries and validate related to financial activities.
Serves as liaison and point of contact for Information Technology technical staff, other government agencies, and business units, as needed.
Performs research to resolve accounting discrepancies or answer customer inquiries.
Prepares complex analyses and reports on accounting problems or projects.
Provides advice and assistance to departments on a variety of accounting problems.
Assists and trains staff members on accounting processes.
Performs other duties as needed, including those performed by subordinate fiscal, financial, and/or clerical staff.