Accounting Supervisor

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Job Information

Title:

Accounting Supervisor

Market Range:

MR19

Approved Date:

1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M1

Career Level Description:

Management Level 1

Job Code:

100004

Job Family:

Fiscal and Business Management

Sub Family:

Accounting

Primary Purpose

Provides leadership and supervision of accounts by overseeing disbursement, procurement, revenue collection, and/or accounts receivable service operations of Wake County, ensuring fiscal compliance with County, State, and Federal policies, procedures, and guidelines. Coordinates with and assists departments in their development, administration, and monitoring of financial records, budgets, revenues, and expenditures. Maintains, coordinates, and reviews financial records that may include budgets, expenditures, revenues, and payroll.

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Provides supervision and performance management to staff through training, recruitment, coaching, and completely yearly reviews.

1

50%

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Collects information, reviews data collected, reconciles accounts and coordinates and reviews budgets, expenditures, and revenue.  May also monitor budgets to provide accurate and timely financial information to internal departments and outside reporting agencies.

2

25%

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Provides analytical support to staff, monitors trends in vendor registration and account maintenance, vendor payments, receivables collections, and revenues.  Researches any areas of concern. Reviews and audits source documents and recommends service improvements.

3

10%

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Coordinates with internal departments for requested training and support and external reporting agencies to assess needs and requirements for fiscal monitoring and reporting.

4

10%

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Performs program and/or account monitoring and evaluation of internal departments and/or subcontractors and recommends and installs new procedures, methods, and systems.

5

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

M1

Career Level Description:

Management Level 1

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Plans and establishes operational objectives for a team of support employees within a Work Group.

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Typically does not have budget accountability but may manage day-to-day elements of the budget (e.g., overtime for staff).

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Responsible for making basic improvements to processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group or team.

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Communicates within and outside the Work Group.

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Explains policies, practices, and procedures and may justify and gain cooperation of other parties.

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Supervises support roles. Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results.

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Has hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports.

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Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution. Typically requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced experience.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

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Four years of experience in accounting

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Thorough knowledge of commonly used accounting structures in business or government settings

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Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices and theories of accounting, auditing, budgeting or financial management and knowledge of trends and merging technologies/automation

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Thorough knowledge of government accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements

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Thorough knowledge of the County's appropriation, budgetary, and accounting systems

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Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the area of employment

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Ability to manage and direct complex financial management systems

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Ability to interpret and analyze financial data and reports

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Ability to interpret complicated federal and state statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to applicable programs

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Ability to communicate effectively and disseminate information to senior management

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Analysis

Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Mathematical Reasoning

Uses mathematical techniques to calculate data or solve practical problems.

Problem Solving

Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base, and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Coaching & Mentoring

Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Facilitates their skill development by providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, and making or eliciting specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem.

Fiscal Accountability

Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Understands the organization's financial processes.  Prepares, justifies, and administers the program or project budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. 

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X