Supervisory Accountant

Job TitleJob DescriptionDuties for this Position Include: Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including but not limited to the following: planning and directing work of subordinates, setting and adjusting priorities and establishing deadlines for completion of work. Assigning work to subordinates based on knowledge and skill levels, priorities, difficulty and other requirements of assignments. Developing and/or assisting in the development of performance standards and evaluating subordinate performance. Providing instruction, advice or counsel to subordinates on both work related and administrative issues; hearing and resolving complaints from employees. Issuing minor disciplinary actions, including oral and written warnings and reprimands, as well as recommending action to superiors in more serious cases. Identifying training needs of employees, providing or arranging for necessary developmental opportunities. Provides guidance and leadership to staff and client organizations on resolving technical problems involving accounting principles and techniques. Reviews and analyzes various financial management reports and data to identify the cause of transaction variances, problems, and potential problems related to financial records. Identifies weaknesses and problems and develops recommendations and/or requirements for revisions or modifications to existing financial management and reporting processes to improve Employment & Training Administration's (ETA's) accounting, financial management, reporting functions, and processes. Reviews documents and coordinates with the ETA and Department of Labor (DOL) Offices to include reviewing accounting, financial management, analysis and reporting, as well as audit issues from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), financial statement auditors, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), DOL offices, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Treasury, Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other agencies and offices as needed; drafts appropriate responses.