The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, seeks a qualified Accounting Supervisor.
Are you ready to lead a team in maintaining impeccable financial records and ensuring regulatory compliance? As an accounting supervisor, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, guiding your team to excellence while implementing best practices to uphold financial integrity.
Please note that this position may close without notice once a suitable candidate is selected. The first round of interviews is scheduled for the week of June 3. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.
Salary Update
Effective the first full pay period on October 2024, the salary range will increase by 3%; approximate bi-weekly range from $3,458-$4,338.
Benefit Highlights
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Telework/On-Site Opportunity
After completing the probationary period, the position is eligible for a combination of telework and on-site work assignments OR an alternative (9/80) schedule. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California, and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs.
Telework is at the Court's sole discretion and may be rescinded immediately, without prior notice, based on the needs of the San Bernardino County Superior Court.
About the Position
Under direction of the Finance Manager, plans, supervises and reviews the work of other employees engaged in the preparation and maintenance of financial records for various court accounts and funds; supervises accounting activities related to fund accounting, fixed-asset accounting and grant accounting as assigned; reviews, reconciles and approves journal entries; analyzes and evaluates financial accounting documents, records and accounts; prepares accurate and timely financial records; and performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Accounting Supervisor is the advanced skill level in the professional accounting series and is responsible for supervising the work of one or more sections of professional and accounting support staff. Incumbents perform complex professional accounting in the areas of general accounting, fund accounting, trust accounting or auditing. Incumbents work with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment to ensure employees complete assigned tasks and responsibilities in accordance with established policies, procedures and objectives.
Employees in this class report to the Finance Manager and supervise the work of professional and accounting support staff.
Accounting Supervisor is distinguished from Finance Manager in that incumbents in the latter class have management responsibility for the department and oversee a number of units.
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Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in business administration, finance or accounting and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting, at least two (2) of which have been in a governmental or public court environment. Certified Public Accountant certificate is highly desirable and experience in a public agency is preferred.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and terminology of general and enterprise accounting, including financial statement preparation, financial control, and reporting methods;
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accounting standards and requirements applicable to public agencies;
- Internal control and audit principles and practices;
- Budget principles and terminology;
- Cost accounting methods and procedures;
- Laws and regulations relating to the financial administration of the Court, including; auditing principles and practices;
- Principles and practices of sound business communication;
- Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation;
- Principles and practices of effective supervision;
- Court Personnel Plan policies and labor contract provisions.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questions.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all pertinent work experience. When listing court experience, please include the dates and classification of each position held if there is more than one.
Selection Process
- Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates with minimum qualifications and/or desirables. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
- Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
- Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.
All candidates will be notified of their status via email at each process step. Additional steps in the selection process will include a background check and a reference check.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at (909) 521-3700 or via email at Careers@sb-court.org. Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.