Location : St. Thomas, VI

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00964

Department: Accounting

Division: Finance Administration

Opening Date: 02/22/2024

Job Summary

Under general direction, the Accounting Supervisor performs advanced level professional accounting work and supervises the work and personnel of one or more major areas of accounting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops work plans and schedules, then prioritizes and supervises work assigned to employees to meet prescribed objectives and deadlines.
• Assigns and supervises the work of accountants engaged in the preparation of budgets, various reports and variance analyses.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of major schedules and work papers and certifies the accuracy of summary information.
• Develops, installs and maintains budgeting systems which provide control of expenditures made to carry out activities.
• Advises management regarding expenditures and methods for preventing budgetary deficits.
• Assigns work to workers and reviews completed work to ensure that work is completed in accordance with standard operating policies and procedures.
• Evaluates employees work performance and make recommendations for improving and upgrading their skills.
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures.
• Trains and orients new employees to the routines of the operation; interprets company policies on workers.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, practices, and procedures as related to a variety of financial transactions.
• Sound knowledge of accounting systems and control.
• Ability to apply accounting theory and principles to a wide a variety of transactions.
• Ability to prepare and present standard financial reports.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and coordinate tasks.
• Ability to supervise the activities of Accountants I and II.
• Ability to establish work standards and procedures.
• Ability to analyze accounting records and reports in accordance with the generally accepted principles of accounting, as well as with pertinent rules and regulations.
• Ability to prepare complex accounting and financial reports
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Knowledge of PC and different software applications, including spreadsheets and Excel.

Education & Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and a minimum of four (4) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in applying accounting, budgetary or payroll theory, principles and laws to a wide variety of transactions including accounting or budget preparation and involving the use of a computer as a senior accountant, including working in the capacity as a supervisor, overseeing tasks and staff personnel.

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full time employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Government Employees Retirement System (GERS)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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