Accounting Supervisor

Job Purpose/Summary

Under direction from the Deputy Director of Finance, the Accounting Supervisor plans, supervises, oversees, and participates in the activities and operations of the Accounting Division to include General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Projects & Grants, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Audits and Financial Reporting. The Accounting Supervisor leads a dedicated team, collaborates with various departments, and provides highly responsible and complex finance support to the Deputy Director of Finance and the Finance Department as a whole.

The City of Banning is located in the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California. The community of over 30,000 people is diverse with income levels slightly lower than other areas of Riverside County. However, growth and development is occurring rapidly, which will create new jobs, increase the population and raise income levels. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving our Proud History, Creating a Prosperous Tomorrow, and in responding to the community’s needs.

The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.

The City of Banning promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and friendly environment, fosters new opportunities and provides responsible, fair treatment to all and is the pride of its citizens.

• Customer Service Excellence:
  We excel in what we do by staying responsive, flexible, patient, effective, and professional.
• Integrity:
  We are ethical, accountable and compliant with our responsibility to the public and community.
• Teamwork:
  We work together and maintain great communication and respect and foster a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to take pleasure in what we do.
• Yes‑Minded:
  We recognize diversity and maintain a positive attitude to do all we can to serve the community in the safest and most responsible manner.

• Leadership: Contributes to a positive work culture consistent with the City of Banning Leadership Philosophy, actively welcomes new approaches to public service and supports change and process improvements at all levels within the organization.
• Management: Able to independently assess and organize personal work performance while contributing to the overall organization.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a team.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and individuals to whom service is provided.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties.

• Manage the city’s general ledger, ensuring accurate and comprehensive recording of financial transactions according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); implement GASB pronouncements; ensure the use of appropriate internal controls.
• Oversee reconciliations of accounts, promptly resolving discrepancies and addressing any concerns.
• Respond to requests for information and advises City departments, other governmental agencies and the public on City financial and accounting practices, policies, procedures, and data.
• Plan, organize, control, integrate and evaluate the work of staff; supervise and participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating work processes, systems, and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and work standards.
• Plan and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; establish performance requirements and regularly monitor performance; subject to management concurrence, take disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with City personnel rules and policies.
• Develop and implement fiscal policies, controls, and systems relating to budget monitoring and enforcement, accounting, and financial reporting; provide accounting and…