Accounting Supervisor

Douglas County Water Authority•Douglasville, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. This position manages the day-to-day functions of the accounting department which includes work in the preparation of the Authority’s financial statements, payroll and tax reports, budgets, fixed assets accounting, bank account reconciliations, and maintenance of the general ledger and other fiscal records. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and includes supervising the Accounting Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and five (5) years of general accounting experience, preferably with payroll and supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of principals of accounting, governmental accounting, and financial record keeping.
Knowledge of payroll processes.
Knowledge of governmental budgeting processes and requirements.
Knowledge of personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheets and financial software.
Knowledge of internal control procedures.
Skill in using computer programs and software effectively.
Skill in analyzing and resolving accounting and bookkeeping problems of a complex nature.
Skill in supervising all aspects of the accounting functions.
Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
Ability to understand issue and carry out complex oral and written directions.
Ability to carry out duties accurately.
Ability to do mathematical computations that are applicable to the duties assigned.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to learn, interpret and apply the Authority’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the accounting department activities including planning, evaluating, training, assigning, scheduling, instructing, and disciplining employees in accordance with the Authority’s policies.
Monitors general ledger activities.
Reviews and approves journal entries and bank reconciliations.
Prepares or reviews major changes to the chart of accounts.
Reviews and approves the integrity of the general ledger.
Supervises monthly close of the general ledger.
Prepares and reviews monthly and annual financial statements.
Prepares or reviews data entry of payroll.
Audits employee changes to payroll such as completing employment verification and processing garnishment orders.
Compiles employment verification and pension earnings reports.
Reviews payroll tax reports generated by third party provider on a quarterly and annual basis.
Coordinates the annual operating budget process and preparation of budget documents with other departments; creates final annual/monthly budget for upload to accounting system.
Prepares and monitors capital improvements payments and reports.
Oversees the accounts payable activities.
Completes and develops analytical worksheets and other tasks as requested by supervision.
Coordinates audit of the year-end inventory at various locations.
Supports annual audit by providing information and answers to auditors.
Communicates with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and others while keeping information confidential.
Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls.
Directs the accounting department operations and procedures such as the department’s budget, requisition of supplies, and time and attendance reporting.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.