Accounting Supervisor

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR (Permanent)
Our client a local municipality in WNY is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of five (5) accounting professionals to ensure daily responsibilities are being performed in compliance with governmental regulations
  
• Ensure all financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  
• Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries ensuring accuracy
  
• Manage checks oversee daily deposits and perform bank/account reconciliations
  
• Maintain accurate uptodate records while ensuring timely financial transactions
  
• Work alongside senior management team members to make critical financial decisions
  
• Regularly collaborate with other departments within the town
  
• Oversee Payables/Receivables and Payroll
  
• Conduct research for the retirement system
  
• Remain uptodate with local state and federal tax laws/regulations
  
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
  
• Complete special projects in a timely manner
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full time direct hire
  
• Person must live in the municipality area or be willing to relocate to the area
  
• 100% inoffice; MF 8:00am 4:00pm EST
  
• $65000 $70000 annually depending on experience
  
• Health Dental State Retirement Life Insurance Longevity Pay Paid Holidays PTO Vacation
  
• Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or related
  
• CPA preferred
  
• 3 years accounting experience; governmental accounting preferred
  
• Excellent computer skills specifically Excel
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Selfmotivated
  
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;