Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority · 4 weeks ago
Accounting Supervisor
Douglasville, GA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$68K/yr - $96K/yr
5+ years expThe Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to manage the day-to-day functions of their accounting department. This role involves supervising staff, preparing financial statements, overseeing payroll and tax reports, and ensuring the integrity of financial records.
Service IndustryWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Supervises the accounting department activities including planning, evaluating, training, assigning, scheduling, instructing, and disciplining employees in accordance with the Authority’s policies
Monitors general ledger activities
Reviews and approves journal entries and bank reconciliations
Prepares or reviews major changes to the chart of accounts
Reviews and approves the integrity of the general ledger
Supervises monthly close of the general ledger
Prepares and reviews monthly and annual financial statements
Prepares or reviews data entry of payroll
Audits employee changes to payroll such as completing employment verification and processing garnishment orders
Compiles employment verification and pension earnings reports
Reviews payroll tax reports generated by third party provider on a quarterly and annual basis
Coordinates the annual operating budget process and preparation of budget documents with other departments; creates final annual/monthly budget for upload to accounting system
Prepares and monitors capital improvements payments and reports
Oversees the accounts payable activities
Completes and develops analytical worksheets and other tasks as requested by supervision
Coordinates audit of the year-end inventory at various locations
Supports annual audit by providing information and answers to auditors
Communicates with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and others while keeping information confidential
Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls
Directs the accounting department operations and procedures such as the department’s budget, requisition of supplies, and time and attendance reporting
Performs other related duties as required/assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Five (5) years of general accounting experience, preferably with payroll and supervisory experience
Knowledge of principals of accounting, governmental accounting, and financial record keeping
Knowledge of payroll processes
Knowledge of governmental budgeting processes and requirements
Knowledge of personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheets and financial software
Knowledge of internal control procedures
Skill in using computer programs and software effectively
Skill in analyzing and resolving accounting and bookkeeping problems of a complex nature
Skill in supervising all aspects of the accounting functions
Ability to lead and direct the work of others
Ability to understand issue and carry out complex oral and written directions
Ability to carry out duties accurately
Ability to do mathematical computations that are applicable to the duties assigned
Ability to work independently
Ability to learn, interpret and apply the Authority's policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
Company
Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority
Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority delivers water, stormwater management and wastewater services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase