What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Supervisor position at Gary Sanitary District?
Accounting Supervisor
The incumbent serves as the Accounting Supervisor responsible for overseeing the daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all financial activities.
Key Responsibilities:
· Supervise daily operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
· Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes
· Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial transactions
· Prepare and review financial reports for audits and presentations
· Manage bank accounts, cash flow, and organizational revenue
· Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis
· Maintain and enforce internal controls and accounting procedures
· Coordinate with external auditors and support audit processes
· Oversee payroll coordination and ensure accurate financial postings
· Monitor receivables and support billing coordination for accurate revenue tracking
· Ensure compliance with procurement and financial policies
· Support improvements to financial systems and workflows
· Supervise, train, and evaluate accounting and billing staff
· Performs related duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications:
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
· Alternatively, Minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible related experience, including five (5) years of accounting experience preferred
Certification and License:
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Skills and Experience:
- Governmental or municipal accounting experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Familiarity with GAAP (GASB preferred)
- Experience with financial systems such as RDS
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Working Conditions:
· Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergencies on 24-hour basis
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Gary, IN 46406 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gary, IN 46406: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000