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Accounts Supervisor
 
JOB CODE:100120
 
PAY GRADE:2170
 
SALARY RANGE:$31,583 - $43,718
 
LOCATION OF WORK
Finance Department
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of a departmental supervisor or assistant divisional manager, performs supervisory work in directing the activities of employees involved in a variety of clerical, accounting and record keeping tasks. Work assignments are received both orally and in writing. Work is performed with independence in decision making within established guidelines, policies, rules and regulations. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, reports and results obtained. Performs other work as requested.
 
ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Plans, assigns, directs, evaluates, and participates in the work of the unit. Reviews the daily entries and makes necessary changes; prepares more complex entries and transactions; prepares detailed reports and analyses; completes year-end reports for the completion of the annual audit. Assists in the preparation of an annual budget request. Resolves customer complaints and issues relating to sewer user and solid waste billings. Prepares statistics for performance measurement. Reviews various exception reports for the annual re-averaging of sewer customer accounts; approves rate changes as necessary.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations controlling budgetary and internal record keeping activities for governmental units. Knowledge of City-Parish ordinances and regulations relating to sewer and solid waste fees. Knowledge of accounting and record keeping principles and practices. Knowledge of data processing as it relates to the accounting and record keeping. Skill in the use of modern office equipment such as, the telephone, typewriter, copier, calculator, computer terminal and related peripherals. Ability to plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates. Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, the public and billing agents. Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a closely related field.
 
SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
None.
 
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
None.
 
NOTE:
The work examples described in this specification are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from job performance requirements if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.