Accounting Supervisor

About the role

The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to manage a team of Accountants and Accounting Technicians. This position oversees financial information, prepares financial statements, and coordinates external audits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the accounting team, including ongoing coaching, annual performance evaluations, performance improvement plans, disciplinary action, new hire interviews, and leave and timesheet approval.
• Direct and coordinate activities of the accounting team, ensuring that productivity goals are met, policies and procedures are followed, and work is completed with integrity.
• Provide guidance regarding GAAP, GASB, and other federal, state, and city finance regulations governing the recording of financial information, including accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, general accounting, grants, financial statement preparation, audits, and financial computer systems and application functions.
• Work with the Operations Controller to coordinate external audits.
• Prepare monthly departmental budget vs. actual reports, analyze performance, and report findings to management.
• Prepare and submit contract billing and monthly summaries of contract revenue.
• Prepare and submit grant financial reports and draws, maintain grant files, ensure financial activity is in compliance with grant requirements, keep activity reconciliation on each grant, assist with grant budget preparation, and prepare monthly grant tracking reports.
• Provide first signature approval on financial documents originating from the accounting team, provide third-level system approval of electronic documents, and perform monthly audits of financial documents for data entry accuracy.
• Review Accounts Receivable and assist with A/R balance write-offs. Calculate bad debt expense and A/R adjustments for year-end workpapers.
• Produce annual work papers, SEFA report, fixed asset and capital asset reports; complete required variance analysis.
• Initiate and recommend implementation of improved or specialized accounting and operating procedures.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Three years of experience as an accounting lead or supervisor within a local government, nonprofit organization, or related industry.
• Preferred: Grants management experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and other federal, state, and city finance regulations.
• Experience in managing a team of Accountants and Accounting Technicians.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and coordinating external audits.
• Experience in supervising and providing guidance to a team.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to manage and supervise a team effectively.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a strong retirement package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal development.
• Access to various employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Pay

The Department Hiring Salary Range for this position is $62,732-$71,987.

Schedule

This is a regular full-time position.