City of Cypress
Accounting Supervisor
City of Cypress, Cypress, California, United States, 90630
The City of Cypress is seeking a qualified, innovative person to join its team as an Accounting Supervisor. This newly created position will provide day to day supervision of technical staff and hands-on support in all areas of accounting and purchasing.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.Duties and Responsibilities:
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.Expectations:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Conduct duties, responsibilities, tasks, and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude and demeanor. Support the values of: openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal and environmental responsibility. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.Knowledge of:
Governmental accounting, auditing and financial principles and practices; internal controls; cash management; local government budgeting methods; procurement cycle best practices, including vendor payments; general accounting and payroll procedures, including federal and state income/payroll tax and sales tax laws; grant monitoring and reporting; Federal, state and local regulations governing public disclosure requirements and financial reporting practices; internal accounting standards and financial controls; business licensing; financial analysis and forecasting methods; Public Employees Retirement Act and deferred compensation accounting requirements; Fair Labor Standards Act, timekeeping and overtime reporting; and principles and practices of personnel supervision.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.
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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.Expectations:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Conduct duties, responsibilities, tasks, and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude and demeanor. Support the values of: openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal and environmental responsibility. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.Knowledge of:
Governmental accounting, auditing and financial principles and practices; internal controls; cash management; local government budgeting methods; procurement cycle best practices, including vendor payments; general accounting and payroll procedures, including federal and state income/payroll tax and sales tax laws; grant monitoring and reporting; Federal, state and local regulations governing public disclosure requirements and financial reporting practices; internal accounting standards and financial controls; business licensing; financial analysis and forecasting methods; Public Employees Retirement Act and deferred compensation accounting requirements; Fair Labor Standards Act, timekeeping and overtime reporting; and principles and practices of personnel supervision.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.
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