Supervisor, Accounting

MTC Corrections•San Bernardino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Inland Empire Job Corps Center in San Bernardino, CA, providing quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people's lives. This Supervisor, Accounting role reports to the director, finance and administration, and involves directly supervising accounting clerk III and accounting clerk I. The position performs accounting and audit functions, developing data for periodic operating statements and management information in compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Two years related experience
Knowledge of automated financial systems and database management, including spread sheets
Experience with youth
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Computer proficiency
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and supervise the administrative and accounting activities of the department.
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, recommend and implement department and personnel changes as approved by the director, finance and administration and coordinated with human resources prior to implementation.
Assist the director, finance and administration in the preparation of the departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures; coordinate with the finance and administrative director and appropriate management staff to develop departmental budgets and provide monthly budget statistics reports to departments.
Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting accounting.
Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students.
Prepare related reports.
Supervise financial accounting systems and allocation of expenditure of contract funds; monitor center performance through interpretation of accounting data; develop management information reports.
Develop accounting and financial data for management decisions on operation cost trends, budgeting parameters, contract provisions, new program development, return on investment projections and cost proposal preparations and staff payroll.
Monitor contract compliance to ensure that program costs are allowable and are allocated properly; coordinate new requirements and program changes with management.
Supervise the preparation of month-end closing of financial books and government, center and corporate financial reports; review reports for accuracy and resolve related problems.
Supervise student pay and perform periodic student benefit fund audits.
Assist as necessary with administration of subcontracts.
Coordinate with other center staff concerning accounting matters.
Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.