Supervisory Accountant

Job TitleIn order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.Non-supervisory duties encompass either accounts payables or production accounting duties, or a combination of both, and include but are not limited to:Serves as the SAP accounting expert for all accounting processes related to specific area of responsibility.Serves as a technical accounting expert on any accounting/financial subject related to specific area of responsibility and provides financial management advice and instruction to customers.Works with other accounting team members and the Information Technology Branch as needed on any system upgrades or changes. Serves as team lead for any future changes. Controls and tests any changes to the system related to any accounting function.Works with external auditors during audit engagements providing information as needed.Develops and implements plans to gain efficiencies for each of the functions under the position. Established and maintains desk reference guides documenting all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each of the functions.Oversees the reconciliation of all HQ general ledger accounts related to payroll, accounts payable, travel, and any other general ledger accounts as assigned. Follows up on outstanding items and makes necessary adjusting entries when required.Responsible for the overall month-end and year-end closing process for Accounting and Information Management Systems (AIMS) (Systems Applications and Products (SAP)) ensuring proper procedures are followed for each system.Responsible for daily accounts payable electronic funds transfer (EFT) runs in SAP. Ensures proper distribution of remittances through automated or manual FAX/e-mails.Recommends changes to manual procedures and/or data processing applications and coordinates the implementation of approved changes.Provides input to appropriate personnel in analyzing and evaluating financial and accounting plans, proposals, and system changes as well as assessing their impact on CNIC's MWR financial systems. Provides assistance in developing and implementing procedure and system changes; maintains surveillance of procedures in use after system changes have been implemented; prepares instructions to field activities on new or revised accounting procedures, and works with appropriate personnel in the design and testing of automated systems.Performs field activity assist visits throughout the CNIC enterprise to train accountants on SAP AIMS operating procedures.General duties include but are not limited to:Develops and presents specific training to both internal and external customers.Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.Supervisory duties include but are not limited to:Directs work to be accomplished by staff.Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.Participates in section staffing decisions.Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary; andSupports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.