Accounting Supervisor

Accounting SupervisorThe City of Lakeville is looking for a dynamic Accounting Supervisor to drive our day-to-day financial operations and lead a high-performing team. If you thrive on solving complex financial puzzles, mentoring talented staff, and bringing fresh, innovative energy to public service, this is your opportunity to shine!Why You'll Love This Role As a leader in our Finance Department, you won't just be crunching numbers—you'll be building systems that keep our city moving forward. You will directly coach and empower our AP/AR and Utility Billing Technicians while taking ownership of key financial engines:Lead & Mentor: Guide daily workflow, foster cross-training, and build an inclusive, collaborative team culture.Master the Operations: Direct general ledger reconciliations, oversee fixed assets (GASB), lead delinquent certification processes, and manage our P-card and Risk Management programs.Shape the Strategy: Drive month-end/year-end closes, partner on the annual budget, help build the ACFR, and modernize internal controls for maximum efficiency.Major Areas of AccountabilitySupervise day-to-day accounting operations of the Finance Department. Coordinate workflow across accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, and general ledger functions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes or standards as applicable to Finance Department operations.Supervise assigned Finance Department personnel. Provide leadership/coaching and ongoing review and feedback concerning department goals, projects and priorities, cross-training, and preparation of evaluations. Directly supervises the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Technicians, and Utility Billing Technicians.Ensure accuracy, integrity, completeness, and timeliness of financial data, reports, and records. Perform and oversee general ledger cash reconciliations and account reconciliations on a regular basis. Coordinate with the Accounting Manager on month-end and year-end close activities.Oversee and maintain the City's fixed asset system, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation schedules for the City of Lakeville and fiscal agent entities. Coordinate with department staff on capital asset tracking and ensure records are maintained in compliance with GASB requirements and City policy.Lead the delinquent certification process, including preparation of related Council memoranda, resolutions, certification listings, and required notices in compliance with applicable State Statutes and City policy.Assist with the annual external audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of Lakeville and fiscal agent entities. Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and workpapers as assigned by the Accounting Manager.Manage the P-card program including the spending controls and card administration.Oversee the Risk Management Fund including annual insurance renewals, working with insurance agent for claim submittals, and coordinate financial management of the fund.Assist with the annual budgeting process and provide guidance to other departments as requested. Monitor ongoing budget controls and assist with standardized reporting processes as assigned.Assist with the development, monitoring, and implementation of internal financial controls and financial policies. Identify and escalate process improvement opportunities to the Finance Director.Respond to requests from the general public for information relating to various financial matters.Assist the Accounting Manager in daily operation of the department and perform such other duties as are consistent with the tasks of the position and as may be assigned by the Accounting Manager.Relationships and Contacts The Accounting Supervisor:Is under the immediate general and technical supervision of the Accounting Manager.Directly supervises the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Technicians, and Utility Billing Technicians.Must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with consultants, other public agencies, City officials, City advisory committees, co-workers and the general public.Strong customer service orientation: ability to create effective working relationships with a variety of people and maintain a positive professional manner while resolving customer issues.Coordinates with external auditors, consultants, and other agencies on matters related to assigned fiscal agent entities and departmental functions.Respond to requests, inquiries or concerns in a manner that is positive, respectful and reflects the culture that is described in Envision Lakeville.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of State Statutes and regulations regarding municipal finance, accounts payable, disbursements, delinquent special assessments, and utility billing.Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles.Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills with attention to detail and follow-up.Strong problem analysis and decision-making skills; ability to develop alternatives and make prompt decisions under time constraints and conditions of uncertainty.Ability to work effectively in a high-energy environment with minimum supervision; must set goals and priorities and work efficiently to accomplish critical objectives.Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as well as considerable experience and ability to adapt to automated financial systems and a broad range of personal computer applications.Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop staff; experience managing competing deadlines across multiple work areas.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires ability to adjust focus; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).QualificationsA bachelor's degree in accounting or finance-related fieldMinimum of two (2) years of experience supervising or leading accounting staff, with a demonstrated ability to manage a team while incorporating flexibility and being attentive to detail.Desired QualificationsExperience with and understanding of municipal fund accounting.Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Public Finance Officer.Experience with BS&A or comparable governmental ERP/financial management system.BenefitsThe City of Lakeville provides the following benefits for eligible positions:PERA: Employees automatically become members of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) when they begin public service. Contribution percentages (city and employee) are established by PERA.MEDICAL INSURANCE: Employees can choose between single, single plus children, single plus spouse, or family coverage. Two different plans are offered. If one of the high deductible plans are selected, the City contributes a designated amount into a VEBA/HRA account or HSA account.DENTAL INSURANCE: The City provides dental care benefits. Employees can choose single, single plus one, or family coverage.LIFE INSURANCE: Basic life insurance is provided with the option to purchase additional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, or dependent children.LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City provides Long-term disability insurance.PAID TIME OFF: Employees earn paid paid time off based on years of service.HOLIDAYS: Employees earn twelve (12) holidays per calendar year.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: Employees who enroll in a flexible spending account are allowed to set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses for both medical and dental expenses. In addition, pre-tax dollars can be set aside for dependent daycare.DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are able to designate and set aside a part of income on a tax-deferred basis.