Accounting Supervisor

Chester County Department of Human Services • West Chester, PA • 1d ago

Summary

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing and supervising all financial aspects of the department, including the budget process, accounting and auditing of all financial transactions and direct cash flow.

A criminal background check is required.

Essential Duties

Prepare, implement and monitor budget.

Monitor cost allocations, develop and update budgets, prepare reports and statistical data, as needed.

Handle and process the fiscal close for the county and grantor agencies.

Prepare financial reports, as necessary (e.g., Financial Status Reports and Requests for Funds for Grantor Agencies).

Prepare and input of budget changes and journal entries.

Research and prepare fiscal and statistical inquires and reports, as necessary.

Prepare requisitions and vouchers.

Maintain property inventory and prepare annual report to grantor agencies.

Assist in monitoring subcontractors.

Act as fiscal liaison between department, fiscal department and fiscal departments of grantor agencies.

Perform audit reviews and implement resolutions, as necessary.

Maintain appropriate records for monitoring and reconciling individual grant data.

Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Six years of job-related experience.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Accurate and detail oriented.

Strong working knowledge of budgets, spreadsheets and interpreting audits.

Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.

Easily adapts to changes in the work environment.

Exhibits sound and accurate judgement.

Basic skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Government Accounting or related field.

Five to 10 years of financial management experience.

Five years of professional level accounting experience.

Experience in Government Accounting. Knowledgeable about current and prospective accounting.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Strong professional ethics.

Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives.

General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures.

Strong leadership skills.

Proactive.

Flexibility.

Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

Basic Word skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Basic PowerPoint skills (not required but desirable)

Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)

PeopleSoft Financial skills or the ability to learn PeopleSoft

Basic Internet skills (for research purposes)

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