Accounting Supervisor
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Salary : $97,801.60 - $132,308.80 AnnuallyLocation : Banning, CAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2025-00021Department: Administrative Services DepartmentOpening Date: 07/24/2025Closing Date: 8/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific DescriptionJob Purpose/SummaryUnder 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.About the City of BanningThe 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. City VisionThe 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. Core Values

• 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.

Performance Expectations

• 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 who service is provided.

Examples of Duties Essential FunctionsThe 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.Representative 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 budget support to City departments.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and facilitate the resolution of accounting-related issues.
• Serve as the primary contact and liaison with banking institutions and external auditors.
• Lead the payroll process to ensure accurate and timely compensation for city employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax obligations.
• Ensure accurate payroll tax calculations and filings.
• Manage the accounts payable function, overseeing the processing of invoices and vendor payments.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures for streamlined and controlled accounts payable operations.
• Oversee accounts receivable processes, including billing, collections, and reconciliation of outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collections.
• Monitor aged receivables and implement strategies to mitigate outstanding balances.
• Oversee financial aspects of projects and grants, including revenue and expense recording and monitoring, reporting, and budgeting.
• Provide financial grant administration in collaboration with other departments to ensure effective fund allocation and adherence to grant guidelines.
• Ensure all grant reporting requirements are met, and reimbursements are requested timely.
• Reconcile debt and investment statements and account for activity; manage debt service payments.
• Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, tracking acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Maintain accurate records of asset values and locations for reporting and compliance.
• Coordinate and facilitate external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations to auditors.
• Address audit findings by implementing corrective actions and process enhancements.
• Maintain proper documentation for audit trails and compliance purposes.
• Verify and coordinate with auditors and management for the presentation of audited financial statements to the City Council.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports for city management and stakeholders, including but not limited to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Single Audit Report, and State Controller Report.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and communicate financial insights to support decision-making.
• Prepare and present reports to City Officials and City Council, as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of governmental accounting consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as it directly applies to the City of Banning.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Modern office equipment including applicable computer applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications, and other financial, accounting, and statistical applications.

Ability to:

• Train individual team members to perform at or above department standards.
• Develop the accounting team to meet or exceed expectations within its role in City operations.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls.
• Analyze complex technical, administrative, and financial problems and reports.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City Staff and City Council.
• Interpret and apply fundamental principles of accounting and payroll related laws, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze and review financial data and make recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and records.
• Reconcile differences within the record keeping system.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain great sensitivity with confidential information.
• Work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software, including specialized financial software.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and policies.
• Prioritize, organize, assign, review, and coordinate the work of accounting, clerical and technical personnel.
• Work independently and as an effective member of a team.
• Know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and solve operational problems and technical policy and procedures.

Typical Qualifications Preferred QualificationsA bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a municipal government or similar public agency setting including Finance, Accounting, and Grants Administration. One year of experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred. A master's degree in accounting, finance or a related field is preferred.License and Certification Requirements

• Valid California State driver's license is required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

Supplemental Information SELECTION PROCESSCandidates who meet the minimum qualifications and whose interests and experience appear to meet the desired qualifications of the position will be invited to participate in the next steps of the recruitment process, which may include:

• Written and/or Skill Exam

Working ConditionsThe regular work schedule is generally Monday through Friday. Work is primarily performed in an office which is busy, oriented to public service and subject to occasional work interruptions. Noise level is moderate. Frequent attendance at meetings before or after regular work hours is required. Physical RequirementsContinuous repetitive arm/hand movement is essential to performance. The incumbent in this position must be able to discern voice conversation, have the physical ability to perform essential job functions, and have hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate computers, do keyboarding and operate other office equipment. The incumbent must have the ability to produce legible handwritten documents and may need to push, pull, lift and carry up to 20 pounds. The City of Banning is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and candidates for employment will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex/gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, color, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and Employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.RETIREMENT: New employees with recent service with CalPERS pay up to 7% of the employee rate with the 2% @ 60 Plan and 3 Year Average formula. New hires with no CalPERS service as of January 1, 2013, will pay 6.2% of the employee rate and will be subject to the 2% @ 62 Plan, with 3 Year Average formula and a mandatory contribution of normal costs as established by the new Pension Reform Act Law. The City also participates in Social Security.AGENCY SHOP/DUES DEDUCTIONS: Employees may choose to join Teamster Local 1932 Mid-Management and Professional Unit and pay their service fee in an amount not to exceed the standard initiation fee, periodic dues and general assessments of Teamsters Local 1932. CITY PAID BENEFITS: City employees can participate in an employer paid CalPERS mid-tier HMO Healthcare Plan. Participating employees also provides cafeteria benefit money to use for dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and supplemental benefits. r. Employees who reside within City limits shall receive $150 per month as a discount against the cost of electric and water service during the period of such residency. LIFE/DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City pays for a basic life insurance policy in the amount of $150,000. Employees pay for short and long term disability plans with a 7-day elimination period. HOLIDAYS/VACATION/SICK/BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: City employees receive thirteen (13) paid holidays, plus one (1) floating holiday per year. After completion of probation period: Ten (10) days annual vacation, additional vacation after five (5) years up to a maximum of twenty (20) days. Twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. Up to five (5) working days of bereavement leave for immediate family members. OTHER BENEFITS: $275/mo. for possession of a Master's Degree. $350/mo. vehicle allowance. DIRECT DEPOSIT: The City has a mandatory policy for all employees of direct deposit of payroll checks.01 What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Juris Doctor
• PhD

02 Please indicate the field of study for your degree or N/A if not applicable. 03 How many years of professional work experience in accounts payable/receivable, business licenses, and/or customer service?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2
• 2 years but less than 3
• 3 years but less than 5
• More than 5 years

04 How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 4-5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

05 Do you have professional work experience in government accounting? If so, please indicate number of years. 06 Regarding Application Status: Please be mindful of the closing date of the position. Applications are typically not screened until the closing date.Due to high volume of calls and emails, application status calls and emails are discouraged. Applications submitted successfully will receive an automatic email reply from governmentjobs.com. If checking status on the site, evaluation steps are as follows: Application Received: Your application has been received. Minimum Qualifications: Your application is being screened for minimum qualifications.Training and Experience: Your application is being screened for skill set that best meet the needs of the department and City.Written Exam: You are invited to the written exam.Interview Panel: You are invited to Interview. If you neglected to upload a resume or document after already submitting the application, please reapply and submit. When screening, we always take the last submitted application.If you experience technical difficulties please call Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV at 855-###-#### (Monday- Friday between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time). All other questions or concerns, please email ...@banningca.govBy clicking 'Yes' below, you are acknowledging that you have read the notice above.

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