Accounting Supervisor

The Accounting Supervisor oversees the collection, codification, recording, and reporting of financial and statistical information, along with assisting in meeting all related compliance filings. This position manages the employees within the Accounting department including Accountant(s), Technician(s) and the Receptionist.

This position performs the maintenance and review of all accounting records and reports; maintains fiscal records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the rules and regulations established by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW). The Accounting Supervisor coordinates source data from other departments; communicates effectively with every department to provide accurate and timely data to assist the departments in their day to day management responsibilities; and effectively communicates with external auditors. This position assists in the implementation of new accounting systems and the modification of existing systems. Accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through are very important aspects of this position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Illustrative only):

• Supervises the Accounting department, evaluates performance and makes work assignments of accounting personnel;
• Promotes teamwork, high morale and enthusiasm within the Accounting department and MPU as a whole;
• Reviews all source information resulting in journal entries for recording financial transactions for MPU;
• Maintains the finance and requisition systems and develops/implements testing plans for upgrades or new versions;
• Leads preparation of monthly financial statements, Commission packet information including budget vs. actual reports and charts / graphs;
• Reviews and prepares annual reports to the PSCW and other regulatory agencies;
• Reviews and prepares timely remittance of all Federal and State compliance filings;
• Reviews calculations and fixed asset additions and retirements as well as monthly depreciation expense;
• Ensures accuracy of all fixed asset records including GP assets, location and extension records, etc.;
• Reviews and prepares monthly and annual account reconciliations;
• Reviews and prepares financial and operating reports requested by management;
• Reviews monthly cost allocations and overheads, fuel costing, PCAC filings, and fuel inventory and related records and reports;
• Reviews annual physical inventory counts for electric and water and related adjustments;
• Reviews all payable and receivable invoices for accuracy and proper sign-offs;
• Leads preparation of annual operating and capital budgets;
• Assists in preparing rate case filings;
• Leads coordination of annual financial audits;
• Ensures accurate payroll processing through GP and ADP by reviewing hour reports, biweekly payroll, and any employee wage/deduction changes.
• Maintains the timesheet and payroll systems and any updates to rules and regulations;
• Reviews and updates all journal entries, CIS cash, and billing batches;
• Reviews and prepares annual indirect burden rates and maintains labor cost sheets;
• Reviews billings of watermain assessments for existing and new developments;
• Assists in set up of CIS GL accounts when needed;
• Provides support for the Accounting department and Accounting & Customer Service Manager positions and assists with duties as needed;
• Performs other related work as needed; and
• Other related work as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university;
• Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent training and credit hours or possession of a Certified Public Accounting license preferred;
• Requires ten (10) years of accounting or auditing experience;
• At least three years’ prior supervisory experience preferred;
• Previous utility experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong supervisory skills;
• In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
• Ability to learn and understand utility operations and PSC rules and regulations;
• Understanding of payroll reporting requirements;
• PC skills including spreadsheet and data base applications;
• Organizational and interpersonal communication skills;
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as required;

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform demanding physical tasks at times such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (up to 50 lb.) items;
• Sitting at a desk for extended periods while operating a personal computer.
• Exposure to normal business office environmental conditions.
• Color, sound, odor, depth, hearing and visual perception and discrimination;
• Good oral communication ability.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record;
• May be required to use personal vehicle for use on the job.