Accounting Supervisor
Apply NowCompany: City of Cypress, CA
Location: Cypress, CA 90630
Description:
Salary: $101,160.00 - $136,140.00 Annually
Location : Cypress, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00365
Department: Finance & Administrative Services
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Cypress is seeking a qualified, innovative person to join its team as an Accounting Supervisor. This new 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.
Example of Duties
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Typical Qualifications
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.
Paid Vacation - 80 hours per year, up to a maximum of 160 hours (at 11 years of employment).
Sick Leave - Eight hours per month. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination.
9/80 Work Schedule
Holidays - 11 holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
Cafeteria Health Plan - $2,243 per month. Unused funds are available as cash-back.
Car Allowance - $200 per month.
Technology Allowance - $75 per month.
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan - $185 per month contribution.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per fiscal year.
Retirement - Cypress is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The plan includes the following options: 2% at 55, one year highest compensation, 1959 survivor's benefit and post retirement survivor continuance. "Classic" members, hired before 6/30/10, pay 3% towards their PERS retirement contribution. "Classic" members, hired after 6/30/10, pay 6% towards their PERS retirement contribution. Cypress is not a member of the Social Security System.
For candidates not currently employed by a CalPERS Agency or exceeding six months of separation, retirement benefits offered will conform to the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) after a January 1, 2013 date of hire. The formula is 2% @ 62.
Location : Cypress, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00365
Department: Finance & Administrative Services
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Cypress is seeking a qualified, innovative person to join its team as an Accounting Supervisor. This new 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.
Example of Duties
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.
Typical Qualifications
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.
Paid Vacation - 80 hours per year, up to a maximum of 160 hours (at 11 years of employment).
Sick Leave - Eight hours per month. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination.
9/80 Work Schedule
Holidays - 11 holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
Cafeteria Health Plan - $2,243 per month. Unused funds are available as cash-back.
Car Allowance - $200 per month.
Technology Allowance - $75 per month.
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan - $185 per month contribution.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per fiscal year.
Retirement - Cypress is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The plan includes the following options: 2% at 55, one year highest compensation, 1959 survivor's benefit and post retirement survivor continuance. "Classic" members, hired before 6/30/10, pay 3% towards their PERS retirement contribution. "Classic" members, hired after 6/30/10, pay 6% towards their PERS retirement contribution. Cypress is not a member of the Social Security System.
For candidates not currently employed by a CalPERS Agency or exceeding six months of separation, retirement benefits offered will conform to the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) after a January 1, 2013 date of hire. The formula is 2% @ 62.