Accounting Supervisor
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Job Description
Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Accounting Supervisor oversees the City of Milwaukeesfinancial activities by reviewing recording and reconciling all financialtransactions.
Essential Functions
Accounting
- Assist in the design configuration upgrade and implementation of the Citys accounting system and related sub-processing modules including accounts payable accounts receivable and billing cash in transit requisitioning purchasing inventory and capital assets.
- Oversee the accounts payable process for all of the Citys vendor payments.
- Review research analyze record and reconcile accounting transactions of and for individual City funds.
- Work with the Capital Finance Manager and Financial Analyst to ensure proper recording of debt obligations of the City including the transmittal of the required Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) listings for each debt issuance throughout the year.
- Establish appropriation controls for capital projects and other operating budget transfers; monitor budgetary controls of City accounts for all funds.
- Prepare required revenue estimates including City space leases payments in lieu of taxes and contribution funding.
- Prepare analytical reviews account reconciliations account analyses projects and forecasts of accounts and funds.
- Research and resolve all end-user problems associated with the sub-processing modules data and processing errors.
- Analyze and test new Workday processes before and after implementation.
- Process special projects throughout the year.
Audit and Review
- Monitor transactions with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to provide MPS with cash reporting and reconciliation for their reporting needs.
- Monitor transactions with Milwaukee Water Works to ensure adequate funds for Waters cash reimbursement to the City.
- Oversee analyze and review the accounts receivable process including invoices issued by City departments and accounts receivable aging.
- Monitor the process for cancellation authorizations for City invoices and establish adequate reserves for uncollectible accounts.
- Analyze review and monitor the reimbursable activity of City departments to ensure a timely recording of costs incurred and recovered.
- Assist external auditors in documenting and verifying the Citys financial activities processes and policies.
Supervision and Training
- Assist with managing the General Accounting staff including reviewing work recommending improvements and assisting with personnel decisions.
- Train City-wide personnel on accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Draft procedures instructions and training for City-wide users.
- Assist and advise departments on the recording of specific accounting activities.
Reporting
- Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) statements and schedules including the establishment of necessary accruals and reserves as required under Governmental Accounting Principles.
- Design and maintain accounting entry templates for the Citys financial management information system (FMIS/Workday) and related sub-processing modules including accounts payable accounts receivable and billing.
- Prepare interim financial reports.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in accounting business administration finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may beconsidered.
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts toyour employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process before extending any joboffers.
Desirable Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Supervisory or lead worker experience.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices.
- Knowledge of mathematics and the ability to make accurate calculations.
- Knowledge of customer service best practices and the ability to effectively integrate them into operational processes.
- Ability to understand and apply accounting concepts to relevant City business processes and guidelines.
- Ability to read and understand documents such as budgets policies and other technical publications.
- Ability to use manage and query data within software programs such as Microsoft Excel Access and the internet.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize the Citys financial management information system.
- Proficiency using standard computer software and programs such as word processing spreadsheet and financial software systems and databases.
Communication and Interpersonal
- Written communication skills to write clear and concise documents and correspondence.
- Verbal communication skills to share information and respond to questions.
- Ability to maintain professional courteous and effective working relationships with managers fellow staff direct reports and outside parties.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
Supervision
- Ability to assign duties set performance standards monitor work in progress evaluate performance and make hiring recommendations.
- Ability to provide guidance and training and coach team members to success.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personnel matters.
- Knowledge of leadership principles and best practices for selecting supervising and motivating employees.
- Ability to plan and coordinate the work of others.
- Ability to foster an environment of inclusion wherein all employees are treated respectfully are valued for their strengths and feel that they can safely express themselves.
Judgment and Professionalism
- Ability to think critically and analytically.
- Ability to effectively analyze and resolve issues and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to plan organize initiate prioritize and complete work to achieve objectives promptly within deadlines and with limited supervision.
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work.
- Honesty integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.
Current Salary
The current salary range (Pay Range 2KX) is$77551-$98704and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis$79877-$101665.Appointment above the minimum is possible basedupon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram which includes:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consistof one or more of the following: an evaluation of education experience and/orresponses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test astructured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates tostructured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews mayinclude written exercises. Selection process component weights will bedetermined by further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE The selection process will be held assoon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications maybe discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. Howeverrecruitment may continue until the Citys needs have been met. Qualifiedapplicants will be notified of the date time and place of the selectionprocess components. Unless otherwise required by law the City of Milwaukeewill not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant isresponsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the timeand place designated by the City of Milwaukee.
Additional Information
- APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting you would like assistance completing an application please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or
- The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall 200 E Wells St Room 706 Milwaukee WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO Code 102
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.
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Full Time
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