Accounting Technical Supervisor

Description

BASIC FUNCTION

To plan, coordinate and supervise technical accounting staff in performing financial, accounting and/or fiscal services to the County and junior taxing districts.Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

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Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of the accounting technical section; par ticipates in and makes recommendations concerning the hiring, transfer and termination of subordinate employees; conducts performance reviews and disciplinary actions; advises, assists and trains subordinates as necessary.

Develops and recommends new and revised policies and procedures and rules; implements, communicates and interprets policies and procedures as necessary; trains department and employees in interpreting and using policies and pro cedures.

Supervises a wide variety of related technical and specialized accounting tasks such as: oversight of general and subsidiary ledgers reconciliation; review and/or approval of original source entries; organize and monitor data sources for financial or fiscal records; maintenance of accounting subsystems; provide financial information for the budget process; research, negotiate and mitigate accounting dispute resolutions with customers and staff.

Coordinates the activities of section staff; provides training, information and regulation interpretation; conducts and facilitates Accounting Support Group Meetings.

Participates in the preparation of the annual work plan, goals, objectives, and priorities for the as signed section; collects and reports statistical and financial information.

Provides oversight in the maintenance of financial systems, its modifications, testing and implementation

Performs duties of Accounting Technicians.

Provides for liaison on work related issues with other depart ments, outside agencies and regulatory authorities.

Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or other field directly related to public administration, PLUS, four (4) years of experience in a financial and specialized accounting field, including two (2) years of supervisory experience; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

supervisory and personnel management standards and practices

accounting and finance practices and their application in a municipal environment

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

desk top computer skills in the areas of spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and presentation graphics

work flow planning, development and monitoring of goals and work plans

Ability to:

effectively plan, develop and carry out complex projects

gather, evaluate and synthesize a variety of data

supervise the work activities of subordinates

prepare clear and concise analytical, descriptive and evaluative reports

communicate effectively both orally and in writing

establish and maintain effective work relationships with elected officials, management, consultants, and employees

rapidly learn Washington laws governing local government financial practices and procedures

work effectively and contribute to a team environment

work under pressure, meet deadlines and cope with interruptions

apply state and federal statutes and laws

motivate subordinates to excel, monitor performance and take corrective action if necessary

foster an environment that encourages excellence on the parts of peers, subordinates, and others

apply accounting and finance principles to day-to-day situations and determine the most appropriate course of action given the circumstance

promote organizational objectives and serve on a customer service team

work with minimum supervision

utilize desktop computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other applications as available

SUPERVISION

The employee supervises accounting technicians. Employees in this class receive general direction form the Assistant Finance Director or Controller. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through reports, meetings, and results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in the usual office environment.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

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