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SUPERVISING ACCOUNTANT

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SUPERVISING ACCOUNTANT

Salary

$84,276.26 - $122,551.74 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Job Number

25-02151

Department

Water Works

Division

BUSINESS SERVICES/DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

Opening Date

09/18/2025

Closing Date

10/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

This employee supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for assigned accounting and financial information services. Employee ensures work quality and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and procedures (GAAP) for governmental Financial Reporting. Employee will perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility, which may include preparing and/or auditing governmental GAAP financial statements. Perform related duties as required.

At Greater Cincinnati Water Works, the employee may be assigned to one of two major fiscal tracks, or assume responsibilities across both tracks:

Capital Track: Responsible for developing and monitoring the capital budget, overseeing capital improvement programs, recording and tracking fixed assets, and managing capital financing. Additional duties include assisting with loan applications and tracking, supporting grant management, and overseeing accounting and financial functions for the Engineering, Supply, Water Quality, and Information Technology divisions.

Operating Track: Responsible for developing and monitoring the operating budget, preparing revenue estimates, overseeing GCWW financial reporting, and managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Duties also include overseeing accounting and financial functions for the Directors’ Office, Business Services, Commercial, and Distribution divisions.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

Generally accepted accounting principles

principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Basic mathematics, bookkeeping, and statistics as applied to municipal accounting.

Business systems for revenue forecasting, investments, debt service, taxation, inventory, etc., as pertinent to assigned area of responsibility.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Operation of computers and use of associated software applications in performance of job duties

Principles and practices of financial auditing

Preparation and interpretation of governmental GAAP financial statements.

Standard English grammar, usage and spelling; standard business correspondence formats

Principles of budget preparation and financial forecasting.

Skill to:

Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.

Operate calculators and related office equipment.

Intermediate level with Excel.

Operate assigned vehicle (depending on assignment).

Ability to:

Implement and maintain positive employee relations.

Utilize Excel efficiently.

Promote and maintain the highest integrity throughout all personnel.

Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.

Apply generally accepted accounting principles to municipal accounting tasks.

Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower-level staff.

Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.

Identify and correct errors in accounting records; examine and verify routine financial documents and reports.

Analyze and interpret accounting/financial information and systems.

Exercise independent judgment to devise solutions to accounting and auditing problems.

Prepare business correspondence; organize, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and present reports.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Education and Experience

OPEN:

Each applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university OR a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a concentration in accounting (must have successfully completed six accounting classes at an accredited university in principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, or related accounting disciplines such as auditing or tax). In addition, each applicant must have five years of experience in accounting or financial analysis. A master's degree in Accounting is preferred. Certification as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is preferred.

PROMOTIONAL:

Each applicant must have two years of experience as a Senior Accountant with the City of Cincinnati. Additionally, each applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance OR a bachelor's degree in a related discipline with a concentration in accounting (must have successfully completed six accounting classes at an accredited university in principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, or related accounting disciplines such as auditing or tax). A master's degree in accounting is preferred. Certification as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is required by some City departments.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A valid Driver's License may be required in some positions.

Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

Positions in the Accounts and Audits Financial Reporting Division may require experience in preparing and/or auditing governmental GAAP financial statements.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens; occasional outside work required in some instances.

Physical Conditions:

Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing; general manual dexterity required.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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If you are a City of Cincinnati employee, what is your CHRIS/Employee ID number? (type N/A if not applicable)

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Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university OR a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a concentration in accounting (must have successfully completed six accounting classes at an accredited university in principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, or related accounting disciplines such as auditing or tax)?

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How many years of experience do you have working in accounting or financial analysis?

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Please briefly explain your experience in accounting and/or financial analysis. Type N/A if you do not have experience in accounting or financial analysis.

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Please briefly explain your supervisory experience. Type N/A if you do not have supervisory experience.

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Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm