Supervisory Accountant III
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Supervisory Accountant III
Salary
$85,255.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20240413201011106OCFOJS
Department
Off Chf Financial Officer
Division
Revenue Collections Branc
Opening Date
10/06/2025
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
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Description
Be a Part of the City You Love!
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Treasury division is accepting applications for a Supervisory Accountant III position.
Position Summary
The incumbent of this position is one of several Supervisory Accountants in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) of the City of Detroit. The Supervisory Accountant III will be assigned to lead and supervise accounting professionals and paraprofessionals, as well as functions within the OCFO's Office of the Treasury.
The Supervisory Accountant III has primary responsibility for planning, implementing, supervising and controlling all accounting-related activities of the teams and projects assigned. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the appropriate modules of the ERP Cloud that impact the operation supervised.
The Supervisory Accountant III supervises a staff engaged in a wide range of financial reporting, payroll, risk management, and public infrastructure functions including enforcing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), maintaining the General Ledger, issuing financial reports, responding to inquiries regarding transactions, coordinating City compliance activities, producing the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), performing risk management activities, supervising payroll transactions and employee timekeeping, directing grant-related accounting functions, and providing financial support services to other City Department(s). The staff supervised includes a full range of clerical and administrative support as well as professional and technical staff.
Examples of Duties
(may perform other duties as assigned)
Using ERP Cloud applications supervises/manages the following activities:
Creation of Financial Reports
Editing of reporting templates
Use of Business Intelligence Publisher templates and data models
Creation of Transactions Business Intelligence dashboard and reports
Analysis of data through Smart View and Account Monitor
Oversee:
Creation of Financial Reports
Configuration of accounting transactions
General ledger close, allocations and financial reporting
Using ERP Cloud technology and through appropriate application modules:
Supervises highly complex accounting functions and transactions consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), standardized bookkeeping processes, accounting terminology, accounting techniques, and other financial rules and regulations
Supervises the preparation, analysis, and presentation of key financial information, statements, and operational results for internal and external needs including budgetary purposes; Ensures information is timely, accurate, reliable, and professional
Ensures various accounting functions adhere to sound fiscal and regulatory policies and compliance in order to safeguard public assets and ensure adequate control of revenues and resources
Conceives new approaches to existing programs; Operates new and old systems concurrently
Prepares a number of regular and recurring special purpose reports
Reviews fiscal accounting work including budget preparation, purchasing activities, payroll, and general ledger analyses, grants, bonds, revenue, cost allocation, capital assets, expenditures, and other accounting activities
Provides experience in using the specific procedures of automated systems to find, review, or change accounting data in transaction files, ledgers, accounts, summary reports, and financial statements
Supervises accounting codes and structures to ensure accurate recording, reporting, and control in financial systems
Presents and explain reports orally and in writing to management, accounting staff, and other stakeholders
Coordinates the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Single Audit Report of Federal Grant Programs, and other standardized and specialized reports
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
General Management/Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises a subordinate staff of professionals and paraprofessionals who perform accounting work
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates including the implementation of the ERP Cloud modules and technology applications that impact the work managed
Ensures compliance with all of the implementation guidelines required for successful implementation and use of new technologies
Identifies operational issues associated with ERP Cloud and new technology applications and brings those to the attention of higher-level personnel for resolution
Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work
Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees
Evaluates performance of subordinates
Gives advice, counsels, or instructions to individual employees on both work and administrative matters
Interviews candidates for positions in his unit
Makes recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment involving such positions
Hears and resolves complaints from employees
Refers group grievances and the more serious complaints not resolved to managers or Executives
Recommends minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands
As needed, consult with specialists on training needs, and deciding on training problems related to the units supervised including training in ERP Cloud applications and new technologies
Identifies developmental and training needs of employees in consultation with the Chief Learning Officer
Provides or makes provision for such development and training
Minimum Qualifications
Education
For all Supervisory Accounting III, must have completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in business or public administration, finance, engineering, purchasing or a closely related field.
Experience
At least four (4) years of experience in Accounting or in a related field.
Supervisory Accountant III must have two (2) years of verifiable experience supervising subordinate staff in addition to at least one (1) year of supervising mid to senior level professional roles.
During extended periods each year, Accountant may be required to work considerable overtime.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 05/30/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
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Please indicate your highest level of education completed
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD/J.D.
No Education experience
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How many years of experience do you have in Accounting or in a related field?
0 -1 Year
2 - 3 Years
4 - 6 Years
7 - 9 Years
10 years or more
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How many years of verifiable experience do you have supervising subordinate staff?
0 - 1 Year
2 - 4 Years
5 years or more
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How many years of previous experience do you have supervising mid to senior level professional roles?
None
1 - 4 Years
5 - 8 Years
9 Years or more
Required Question
Employer
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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