Accounting Supervisor (Financial Reporting)

Broward County • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Accounting Supervisor for its Accounting Division. The role supervises administrative and professional units responsible for directing and coordinating fiscal functions and support services. The position works independently under limited supervision, reports major activities through periodic meetings, and operates under the general supervision of an Accounting Manager, with work reviewed through monthly reporting processes.

The position requires strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their application to asset management and fixed asset accounting for governmental funds, including constitutional offices and enterprise funds. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about capitalization requirements for assets financed with tax-exempt bonds, inventory processes, and analysis involving high-volume data. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or similar spreadsheet software, and familiarity with computerized accounting systems such as PeopleSoft, are required.

The role also oversees County contract compliance, revenue collection, accounting activities, complex rate configurations, customer support, and financial and statistical analysis used for contract negotiations and management decisions. Work may include other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance, or a bachelor's degree and coursework that qualifies the candidate for the CPA Examination.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting or closely related experience.
• One year of experience supervising subordinates and working collaboratively with a team and customers on solution-focused outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and its application to asset management and fixed asset accounting for governmental funds, including constitutional offices and enterprise funds.
• Knowledge of capitalization requirements for assets financed with tax-exempt bonds, inventory processes, and analysis involving high-volume data.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel or similar spreadsheet software.
• Familiarity with computerized accounting systems such as PeopleSoft.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting in a government setting, including enterprise funds.
• Experience with Kronos.
• Experience reviewing, compiling, and/or preparing financial statements.
• Experience with the PeopleSoft Asset Management module.
• Master's degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Experience with capital asset accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise administrative and professional units responsible for directing and coordinating fiscal functions and support services.
• Monitor County contracts for compliance with terms and conditions, including customer reporting, minimum guaranteed amounts, and security deposit provisions; initiate processing of charges and penalties for non-compliance.
• Manage and direct revenue collection activities.
• Manage staff activities to ensure County accounting is performed in accordance with prescribed accounting and administrative standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain unique and highly complex rate configurations in computerized accounting systems.
• Liaise with County customers; help them understand published tariffs and revenue contract terms, and process requests and credits.
• Direct staff in analyzing data and providing financial and statistical information to support contract negotiations, contract comparisons, and other management decisions.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays each year.
• Two weeks of vacation (paid time off) per year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually.
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health benefits, including a High-Deductible Health Plan and Consumer Driven Health Plan.
• County-funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 annually for the High-Deductible Health Plan.
• Florida Retirement System pension or investment plan.
• 457 Deferred Compensation, with County matching up to $2,000 a year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager