Supervisor, Financial Accounting Job at Fairfax Water, Fairfax, VA

THVsTFVoWkIxME9FL2owNGREY0JscHE4alE9PQ==
  • Fairfax Water
  • Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Under limited supervision of the Manager, Accounting, supervises and provides leadership and technical guidance to a staff of professional accountants. Functions as the lead person overseeing the ongoing financial reporting to ensure reporting conforms to generally accepted accounting standards. Performs other professional financial accounting functions and demonstrates continuous efforts to improve financial and related business processes. 

  • Provides leadership, technical guidance and supervises the Financial Accounting Staff. 
    • Serves as section lead and coordinates the training and development of staff. 
    • Directs the completion of day-to-day tasks and duties of the department by assigning and prioritizing staff workload. 
    • Performs employment related duties to include interviewing to fill vacant positions and completes staff performance reviews. 
    • Writes and reviews departmental procedures and guidelines. 
    • Establishes and monitors staff performance goals. 
  • Prepares, analyzes, and interprets accounting data to insure validity. 
    • Ensures the timeliness, completeness and appropriateness of all journal entries entered into the accounting system. 
    • Performs reconciliations of various ledger accounts, along with partial audits to ensure accuracy. 
    • Prepares periodic internal control reviews. o Researches and implements all new GASB pronouncements and GAAP reporting changes. 
    • Assists Accounting Manager in evaluating and improving operational efficiency within the department.
  • Responsible for financial and operational reporting. 
    • Provides and maintains monthly financial statements and performs analysis as required. 
    • Reviews monthly investment activities and reconciles journal entries to the general ledger and statements. 
    • Assists staff with preparation of the annual budget document including review of all supporting schedules. 
    • Reviews annual audit schedules and financial statements, including the management’s discussion and analysis and the notes to the financial statements. 
    • Oversees and reviews all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  • Provides analytical work and works on special projects for the Accounting Manager.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field and a minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in financial accounting. 
  • Three years of supervisory experience with the ability to plan, direct, and supervise the activities of an accounting staff. 
  • CPA or CPFO certification preferred. 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of current governmental and accounting principles, methods and practices. 
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial records and reports. 
  • Strong experience with enterprise resource programs. SAP experience preferred. 
  • Strong Microsoft Office experience with advanced Excel skills. 
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. 
  • Ability to effectively plan, organize, and communicate verbally and in writing. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment

Compensation details: 110780.38-181483.54 Yearly Salary

PIfcbf9e8d2071-30492-41318575

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office

Similar Jobs

Delaware Nation Industries

Information Systems Security Officer - 201816 Job at Delaware Nation Industries

 ...Delaware Nation Industries/Unami works with the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) located at Tinker AFB, OK to provide on-...  ...Information and AFI 17-101, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Air Force Information Technology. An active security clearance is REQUIRED... 

Dumarey USA, LLC

Work‑From‑Home Virtual Assistant Job at Dumarey USA, LLC

Job OverviewWere looking for a reliable and organized Virtual Assistant to support daily administrative tasks from home. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured work, communicates clearly, and can manage multiple responsibilities without constant supervision... 

BHE Renewables, LLC

Control Operator Job at BHE Renewables, LLC

 ...in control room log all communications with steam hosts and the local electrical distribution company and any other agency that relates...  ...perform the essential functions Must have a valid New York driver's license Job Info Job Identification: 10004894 Job... 

The Heron Institute

School Psychologist Job at The Heron Institute

 ...Title: School Psychologist Reports to: Special Programs Manager Company Intro Frustrated with cookie-cutter education models? So are we. At The Heron Institute, we create schools that adapt to real-world needsbecause every community deserves a chance to thrive... 

Kinperium-Hiniker LLC

Welder Job at Kinperium-Hiniker LLC

Kinperium-Hiniker LLC (Hiniker) is a Minnesota based manufacturer. With roots in the agricultural equipment industry going back to 1970 and continuing today, we know how to build tough, productive, reliable equipment. Hiniker is known for sturdy cultivators, efficient ...