Supervisor - Accounting

San Antonio Water System•San Antonio, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor – Accounting is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the general accounting function through supervision of assigned staff, including account reconciliations, monthly close, financial reporting, and process improvement. This role serves as a liaison between finance and operations to support timely and accurate reporting of financial data for operational needs and audit preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
Five years' experience performing professional level accounting including two years' supervisory experience.
Three years’ financial reporting experience.
Proficient skill in accounting software systems; experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a plus (e.g., Infor Lawson version 11).
Proficient PC skills in financial, word processing, and presentation software.
Strong skills working with Microsoft Excel (i.e., Pivot tables, data mining and advanced formula creation).
Strong intrapersonal communication skills with solid problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines and with attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain contact with internal and external customers, consultants, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in governmental or utility accounting strongly preferred.
Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant or Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
Experience or familiarity with financial analysis.
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews various general ledger functions such as journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries, ensuring timely and accurate recording of financial transactions by established timelines.
Prepares and reviews financial reports, schedules, and variance analyses for internal and external use.
Analyzes and summarizes financial transactions to ensure integrity of data in the general ledger.
Monitors and evaluates organizational activities that directly impact financial functions.
Researches new accounting pronouncements and rules.
Applies and interprets accounting laws, theory, concepts and practices.
Compiles, interprets, and reviews financial data for external and internal users, including the external auditors.
Provides guidance to staff by assigning, reviewing and approving the work.
Selects, supervises, trains, develops and evaluates performance of assigned staff.
Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB), and internal financial policies and procedures.
Evaluates existing accounting and month-end close processes and recommends enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Develops and implements accounting procedures and best practices in coordination with broader Finance department goals.
Validates data integrity for financial system upgrades and improvements.
Develops, recommends, and implements departmental goals and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Supports ERP system improvements and automation initiatives.
Provides training and guidance to accounting staff and other departments on general and asset-related procedures and system.