Accounting Supervisor

Accounting ClerkUnder general direction, plans, organizes and supervises the work of a unit of accounting/clerical staff; assists in the development and implementation of an account records system; serves as a member of the department's management/supervisory team; performs related duties as required.Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Plans, organizes, supervises and assigns the work of a unit of accounting clerical staff; establishes and monitors progress toward individual and unit work goals; determines the proper assignment of functional responsibilities and the assignment of individual duties; provides assistance with difficult bookkeeping/statistical problems; evaluates training needs; establishes measurable performance standards and compares such to work quality, efficiency and effectiveness observations; provides feedback, coaching and counseling to ensure satisfactory performance; prepares, discusses and monitors specific work improvement plans with subordinates; trains staff in new/changed policies and procedures; reviews work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with standard bookkeeping practices and techniques; participates in the employee selection process; conducts individual conferences to discuss and/or interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures and performance problems; encourages cooperation and teamwork among staff.Evaluates operational performance of assigned account records systems; reviews work methods and interdepartmental procedures to ensure effective work flow; devises and implements changes in operational procedures in response to efficiency/effectiveness analysis and/or changes in regulations, laws and policies impacting fiscal record keeping and processing activities; may assist information systems experts to develop new/change automated systems.Experience: Four (4) years experience as an Accounting Clerk III or equivalent, OR Two (2) years experience as an Accounting Technician or equivalent, OR Three (3) years experience combined Accounting Clerk III and Accounting TechnicianEducation: One (1) of the following: A.A. in Business Administration, OR A.S. in Accounting, OR A total of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college; 6 semester or 9 quarter units must be in principles of accounting.