Accounting Supervisor

Job Title

Supervise financial management activities of an assigned work unit and plan, assign and review work produced to assure compliance to County, state and Federal standards under general direction.

Job Description

What are you seeking in a new position? If you're like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.

Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:

Benefits

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Typical Classification Essential Duties

• Supervise assigned staff, screen and assign workload, plan, prioritize, and assign tasks and projects, train staff, monitor work, evaluate performance and meet regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, special assignments, problems and technical issues.
• Supervise financial operations, audit accounts, cash drawer and daily work of staff, monitor GL accounts and lines of credit, audit system access, payroll entries and request for access.
• Respond to inquiries made by departments, schools, special districts, and/or the public.
• Ensure financial integrity by tracking and keeping history of financial information.
• Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate management information systems.
• Figure factors and interest earned and documents for tracking purposes.
• Maintain all records in accordance with Federal regulations; review financial records and correct as required for accuracy. Prepare and submit reports on financial distribution, account balances, receivables, payments, reconciliations and inter-governmental agreements.
• Assist auditors as required for the preparation of financial analysis and reports.
• Research and resolve financial issues, provide customer service to County departments, coordinate technical and financial information with customers and external agencies, interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Provide customer service and respond to requests for information within the scope of authority.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Position Specific Duties

• Oversee operational activities and supervise assigned staff within the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Grants operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage the financial lifecycle of grant funding, ensuring strict compliance with all federal, state, and grantor regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Lead the development, preparation, and annual submission of the comprehensive Grants Fund budget.
• Facilitate monthly and quarterly budget review meetings with program managers to monitor financial performance, address variances, and ensure fiscal alignment.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Four (4) years of accounting or closely related field with two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting functions.
• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of cost, governmental, and fixed asset accounting practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision.
• Skill in understanding and applying County accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in maintaining accurate and inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Skill in analyzing financial issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations for solving problems.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents and complex variables and preparing financial reports.
• Skill in reviewing and analyzing inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy and maintain electronic records and files.
• Ability to meet critical time deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide effective customer service.

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, feel, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, stoop, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

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