Accounting Supervisor Job at Trinity Metro in Fort Worth

Trinity Metro has an immediate opening for an Accounting Supervisor to supervise Accountant and Senior Accounts Receivable positions. The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager and has primary responsibility for preparing reconciliation statements for various General Ledger Accounts. The incumbent will also be responsible for monthly journal entries, month-end and year-end close activities, reporting, payroll support, and other accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff of 2-3, including Staff Accountant and Senior Accounts Receivable positions. This will include overseeing, supporting and supervising staff in their day-to-day operations and verifying, confirming, and approving their work.
• Prepare account reconciliations and schedules for assigned asset and liability accounts. Analyze account activity to ensure that transactions have been posted to the correct general ledger accounts. Prepare correcting entries with proper supporting documentation when necessary. Prepare reconciliation for review by the Accounting Manager and work with necessary staff to correct reoccurring problems.
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Maintain the fixed asset module and corresponding schedules; prepare monthly depreciation, disposal, and acquisition journal entries and oversee annual fixed asset inventory.
• Assist in the reconciliation and maintenance of CIP general ledger accounts.
• Participate in the preparation and analysis of various audit schedules and pull requested information and/or documents for financial statement auditors.
• Assist Controller in the annual NTD reporting.
• Manage team's month-end and year-end closing.
• Performs additional special projects, as needed.
• Cross train on other accounting jobs and tasks
• Establish accounting policies and procedures, aligned with agency's goals and to help Team become more efficient and effective

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three years of professional experience in accounting or related field and past supervisory experience a plus.
• Must have proven accounting and financial analysis experience, including performing bank account and other reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Must know how to dig into the details to find the correct answers and provide sound suggestions and recommendations.
• Must exhibit excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in work.

Any combination of experience, training, and/or education that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills may substitute for the required education.

Trinity Metro is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.