Accounting Supervisor - Aurora Water

Accounting Supervisor – Aurora Water

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
At least five (5) years progressive responsibility performing accounting month-end and year-end processes
At least three (3) years of supervisory experience
At least two (3) years’ experience preparing for an external financial audit
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and requirements of accounting, governmental accounting standards, auditing practices, and mainframe- and microcomputer-based accounting systems
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Skills in the use of computers including spreadsheet design and macro creation, database programming, and word processing software applications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and diplomacy
Ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate
Ability to supervise and manage work and staff assignments to meet deadlines in a positive manner

Responsible for assigned Water accounting procedures
Responsible for coordinating and reviewing all year-end closing accounting entries and reconciliations
Acts as grant coordinator by overseeing the grant manager, grant writing, and grant coordination between the city and external parties
Responsible for coordinating, reviewing and preparation of all audit schedules needed for annual financial audit
Responsible for reviewing month-end entries
Responsible for coordinating with the city finance staff regarding capitalizing assets and asset inventories for Water
Liaison for Aurora Water with external financial auditors, providing explanations, schedules, and other additional information as requested
Oversee reconciliations between systems (billing, permitting, financial) to ensure all information is properly recorded for financial reporting
Responsible for the tracking, invoicing, and reconciliations of contracts, leases, and agreements
Responsible for ensuring monthly reconciliations are completed and reviewed
Create operating procedures for staff
Liaison with City Accounting Staff regarding procedures and processes related to accounting
Advise and update assigned staff on accounting procedures and practices as they relate to Water
Perform special projects as needed
Make recommendations regarding selection, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining of assigned employees
Supervise assigned employees
Performs other related duties as assigned