Job Title: Accounting Supervisor
Reports To: Financial & IT Manager
Status: Exempt
Wage Range: $67,891-$90,521/DOE
General Statement of DutiesSupervise, direct and coordinate the activities of accounting staff engaged in accounting regulatory and compliance activities including: general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, budget, settlements, feasibility studies and performance analysis, and systems development. Typical Duties and Responsibilities 1. Coordinate and supervise the activities of accounting staff to include scheduling, work assignments and performance evaluations.
2. Oversee the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports and assist in teh analysis thereof.
3. Coordinate the annual financial audit for all Utility funds.
4. Monitor and maintain health insurance trust account and the workers compensation insurance fund. Assist with an annual review and analysis of accounts.
5. Examine basis for telecommunications settlements for Swiftel and assist with teh regulatory compliance process.
6. Coordinate the establishment, maintenance and improvement of accounting systems to meet efficient reporting, internal control and regulatory standards.
7. Monitor and provide analysis of business data for the management team.
8. Perform feasibility studies and financial proformas to prepare business case models and reports on proposed new products and projects.
9. Assist in the preparation of special project reports such as budget, capital improvement programs, profit and loss analysis, required state and federal filings, cost studies, forecasts and various other projects.
10. Recommend or initiate personnel activities such as hiring, training, coaching promotion and termination of staff.
11. Act as liaison with other departments and coordinate activities to effectively execute company objectives.
12. Assess training needs and recommend company sponsored training opportunities.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
1. Graduation from college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or the equivalent thereof.
2. Experience in accounting systems analysis and supervisory responsibilities in a service industry. 
3. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting.
4. Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn and interpret municipal utility fund rules and regulations and telephone state and federal regulations.
5. Ability to supervise and direct personnel, plan and organize work, review and analyze records and to solve problem situations. 
6. Ability to operate various office equipment including personal computer and related software applications.
7. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and the public.
Language Skills
1. Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos presented either written or orally.
2. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Certification, Testing and Examination
1. Possession of a valid driver's license.
2. Other such testing as deemed necessary by Brookings Municipal Utilities/Swiftel.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
1. Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; speak; hear; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
2. Required to actively listen and communicate with supervisor, peers and customers. 
Work Environment 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. 
1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently in indoor working conditions.
2. Position involves regular contact with other employees.