PORT SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

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The Port is currently recruiting for two vacancies in the classification of Port Senior Accountant. Under direction, incumbents of this class are responsible for performing the most difficult accounting work. Incumbents solve complex accounting problems, design and maintain accounting systems, and provide direction to a work unit within the Port’s Accounting Department. The current assignments are in Grants and Capital Assets, and Payroll. Both assignments will report to the Port Controller.

The Port Senior Accountant in the Payroll unit will direct, supervise, coordinate and participate in all activities related to the Port’s payroll function, including bi-weekly payroll administration, preparation and review of quarterly and annual payroll tax reports ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and submission of the Port’s pension report (CalPERS). In addition, this position will work closely with staff from Human Resources and the Enterprise Resource Planning Team to coordinate and implement benefit and payroll law changes in the payroll system.

The Port Senior Accountant in the Grants and Capital Assets unit will direct, supervise, coordinate and participate in all activities related to the management and administration of the Port’s grants and capital assets. This position works closely with staff from other departments to review and prepare financial and compliance reports required by funding agencies (e.g., federal, state, and local) by monitoring and analyzing grant expenditures to assess its eligibility for reimbursement. This position is responsible for preparing work papers and schedules required for the annual Single Audit, and to monitor any sub-recipients. In addition, this position oversees the Port’s accounting of capital assets by interacting with Engineering, Aviation, Maritime and other Port Divisions to evaluate the financial status of the CIP, and providing depreciation schedules for the CIP budget.

Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed. Incumbent may perform other related duties at the equivalent level.

• Performs and supervises the day-to-day work of a work unit and directs the clerical work involved; supervises, trains, directs and evaluates professional and support staff; conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback on an on-going and periodic basis; performs counseling, including progressive discipline if necessary.
• Maintains and recommends improvements to accounting procedures that establish adequate internal controls and conforms with federal or state laws and generally-accepted accounting principles; Designs and recommends improvements to forms used for accounting purposes.
• Prepares and analyzes computer input and output data, conferring with computer programming personnel and operators regarding the processing of data; recommends and assists in developing new applications or changes to existing programs.
• Supervises and performs complex accounting duties, including responsibility for an accounting unit such as payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, or other major accounting function.
• Prepares, analyzes, and reviews financial information and financial reports including preparing or reviewing account reconciliations, budget reports, financial statement disclosures or statistical data.
• Supervises general accounting activities of the Port.
• Prepares special financial reports involving statistics, legal requirements, cost accounting and data processing.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires education and experience reflecting possession of the required knowledge and skills. A typical combination would include graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting plus four years of professional work as an accountant. A CPA is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform the typical task and duties of the position successfully, the knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below.

Knowledge of:

• Accounting and auditing principles and procedures; thorough knowledge of Port accounting procedures.
• Computerized accounting systems and applications.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Principles and practices of management and supervision.

Ability to:

• Devise and install accounting systems and procedures.
• Solve complex accounting and auditing problems.
• Supervise the activities of an accounting work unit.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties and to work as a team.
• Work under deadlines and coordinate several concurrent assignments.