Accounting & Payroll Operations Supervisor

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Supervise, coordinate, and assist in the control of fiscal activities; oversee proper maintenance of accounting and payroll records and reports; review and approve financial statements.
Analyze accounting systems and develop new and revised procedures; approve and supervise the development and maintenance of computerized systems for processing accounting transactions.
Direct major accounting activities such as auditing vendor invoices, payroll, and accounting for taxes and accounts receivable.
Prepare and submit financial reports such as the monthly financial report, varied income and expense statements, and trial balances of all operating, debt, working capital, grant, and bond funds.
Analyze complex accounting systems and problems; organize, edit, and present oral and written reports of findings and recommendations.
Supervise personnel engaged in the seizure and forfeiture of assets from drug-related arrests in,state and federal cases; monitors the accounting of funds received.
Maintain reliable and predictable attendance. May be required to work flexible hours and/or overtime to meet element needs.
Other related duties...see full job description for more detail.

Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment
To effectively meet the demands of this position, a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field is required; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Five years of professional experience in governmental or business accounting and two years of supervisory experience are strongly preferred.
The incumbent must have considerable knowledge of accounting principles and procedures as applied to complex governmental accounting systems and applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and processes governing asset forfeiture and the receipt, custody, and expenditure of public funds.
Strong organizational, decision making, oral and written communication, and analytical skills are imperative.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and commanders.

Must meet department-established physical, cognitive, and psychological health standards
Position my require light lifting, use of telephone and sedentary/stationary work at a computer.
Other physical requirements associated with filing; occasionally bending, stooping, and kneeling.