What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Supervisor position at City of Cypress?
The Accounting Supervisor will enhance work processes, ensure sufficient cross-training, and develop and implement policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of accounting and purchasing principles and best practices, be proficient in Excel and financial software systems, with excellent attention to detail who thrives working in a team environment.
- Supervise, train and evaluate technical accounting staff. Oversee the bi-weekly payroll process and accounts payable activities. Provide support and coverage in the payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting areas as needed.
- Review and approve cash receipts, monthly bank reconciliations, cash disbursements, journal entries.
- Analyze and implement policies, procedures and priorities relating to financial management and accounting.
- Compile and review accounting records for independent audits; provide coordination of the audit process.
- Lead the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Answer staff inquiries concerning financial and accounting methods.
- Review monthly Financial Reports, Treasurer’s Reports and Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
- Review and approve purchase orders.
- Oversee the Business Licensing contract.
- Work with other departments on a variety of financial-related matters, including the annual budget process.
- Perform other duties as required.
Ability to: Supervise, select, train, and evaluate staff; prepare and/or review financial statements under governmental generally accepted accounting principles, State Controller’s reports, and reports to other governmental agencies; interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; compute and verify the accuracy of accounting entries and transactions; recommend and coordinate appropriate changes to accounting and payroll data base applications as required; utilize Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiently; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including presenting information in an easy-to-understand way; analyze accounting and/or fiscal issues and recommend solutions; organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Four full-time years of performing increasingly responsible governmental accounting work. One year of supervisory experience and/or CPA license preferred.
Salary : $101,160 - $136,140
