The City of Cypress is seeking a qualified, innovative person to join its team as an Accounting Supervisor. This newly created position will provide day to day supervision of technical staff and hands-on support in all areas of accounting and purchasing.
 
The Accounting Supervisor will enhance work processes, ensure sufficient cross-training, and develop and implement policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of accounting and purchasing principles and best practices, be proficient in Excel and financial software systems, with excellent attention to detail who thrives working in a team environment. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Supervise, train and evaluate technical accounting staff. Oversee the bi-weekly payroll process and accounts payable activities. Provide support and coverage in the payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting areas as needed.
• Review and approve cash receipts, monthly bank reconciliations, cash disbursements, journal entries.
• Analyze and implement policies, procedures and priorities relating to financial management and accounting.
• Compile and review accounting records for independent audits; provide coordination of the audit process.
• Lead the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Answer staff inquiries concerning financial and accounting methods.
• Review monthly Financial Reports, Treasurer’s Reports and Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
• Review and approve purchase orders.
• Oversee the Business Licensing contract.
• Work with other departments on a variety of financial-related matters, including the annual budget process.
• Perform other duties as required.

Expectations: Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Conduct duties, responsibilities, tasks, and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude and demeanor. Support the values of: openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal and environmental responsibility. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.Knowledge of: Governmental accounting, auditing and financial principles and practices; internal controls; cash management; local government budgeting methods; procurement cycle best practices, including vendor payments; general accounting and payroll procedures, including federal and state income/payroll tax and sales tax laws; grant monitoring and reporting; Federal, state and local regulations governing public disclosure requirements and financial reporting practices; internal accounting standards and financial controls; business licensing; financial analysis and forecasting methods; Public Employees Retirement Act and deferred compensation accounting requirements; Fair Labor Standards Act, timekeeping and overtime reporting; and principles and practices of personnel supervision.

Ability to: Supervise, select, train, and evaluate staff; prepare and/or review financial statements under governmental generally accepted accounting principles, State Controller’s reports, and reports to other governmental agencies; interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; compute and verify the accuracy of accounting entries and transactions; recommend and coordinate appropriate changes to accounting and payroll data base applications as required; utilize Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiently; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including presenting information in an easy-to-understand way; analyze accounting and/or fiscal issues and recommend solutions; organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
 
Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Four full-time years of performing increasingly responsible governmental accounting work. One year of supervisory experience and/or CPA license preferred.