Accounting Supervisor - GS3718 - ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Accounting Supervisor
Position ID: GS3718-600001
Department/Division: Finance/Accounting/Electric
Reports to: Assistant Controller
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for ensuring that financial reporting and project cost accounting is recorded accurately and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
the decision-making use of management and outside entities.
Essential Functions:
Administers and coordinates activities of the Electric operations, which includes developing, monitoring, enhancing, and maintaining all integrated functions of the Accounting and Project
Accounting Systems
Reviews completed capital projects prior to unitization to assure that all the necessary charges and materials are complete as stated on as–built drawings
Works with DME Engineering in the unitization of completed capital construction projects
Completes documentation and journals to transfer the completed capital projects from construction work in progress to plant in service in the accounting system
Performs professional accounting tasks such as maintaining and preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounting records, including sales tax and other reports
Prepares statements for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as it relates to the general fund at the end of the year and project cost accounting
Assists in the annual budget process by reviewing requests to assure financial accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures
Develops and coordinates the project cost accounting system
Monitors and records bond project reporting
Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations to management regarding various issues such as conformance with city ordinances and policies, cost of production versus revenues recovered,
productivity of work crews, etc.
Reviews operations and budget funds to assure compliance with internal policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
Prepares yearly Transmission Cost of Service Earnings Monitoring Report and the Transmission Cost of Service rate cased filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas
Prepares the Earnings Monitor Report for submission to the Public Utilities Commission of Texas
Implements new and/or revised procedures and methods used in recording financial information
Performs special projects as assigned, which require a high level of understanding of accounting theory and concepts
Prepares financial information for decision-making authorities outside the city
Administers, coordinates, and reviews cost allocation studies prepared by outside agencies
Reviews and approves staff journal entries
Reviews and approves staff prepared account reconciliations
Supervises staff by scheduling and assigning tasks; establishing goals and objectives; assigning priorities and responsibilities; and reviewing performance
Hires, trains, counsels, evaluates and develops staff within the department
Trains new employees in project set-ups, project budget transfers, and project close out processing
Trains new employees in basic JDE functions and KS2 job cost reporting
Reviews FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) coding of journal entries
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field with an emphasis in accounting
Four (4) years’ experience in accounting or finance
OR
Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field with an emphasis in accounting
Two (2) years’ experience in accounting or finance
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Preferences:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Certified Public Accountant
Experience in municipal government accounting
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Conditions of Employment:
Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: I
Sitting: E
Walking: I
Lifting: I
Carrying: I
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: E
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: A
Twisting: E
Climbing: A
Balancing: N
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a computer, telephone, and calculator.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 05/11/2021
Revision Date: