Accounting Supervisor

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

General

• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to accounting staff, address operational issues, maintain workflow, and escalate critical matters as appropriate.

• Support staff development through coaching, training, and performance management to promote professional growth and effective team performance.

• Provide backup support to the Accounting Manager to ensure continuity of operations and leadership.

• Coordinate work with finance staff, accounting supervisors, and internal stakeholders to support reconciliation activities, financial reporting, and operational priorities.

• Support preparation of financial reporting requirements, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), annual audits, grant reporting, and internal management reports.

• Promote collaboration, cross-training, and process improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational effectiveness.

• Foster a workplace environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable staff and oversee daily processing of transactions.

• Ensure compliance with accounts payable and accounts receivable policies and procedures.

• Review transactions to ensure vendor payments and customer receipts are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Monitor accounts payable and receivable activity to address past-due collections or payment issues.

• Coordinate with procurement staff, project managers, and internal departments regarding invoice processing, payments, and receivable activity.

• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable subsystems within the financial system of record to maintain accurate financial data.

• Provide updates on vendor payments, receivables, and other accounts payable and receivable activity impacting operations or capital programs.

Education/Experience:

Any of the following combinations of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, or related financial operations and completed education in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a directly related field:

• High school diploma/GED and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management, including three (3) years of leadership experience, which may include supervisory, management, coaching, mentoring, or staff development responsibilities.

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management, including three (3) years of leadership experience, which may include supervisory, management, coaching, mentoring, or staff development responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management, including three (3) years of leadership experience, which may include supervisory, management, coaching, mentoring, or staff development responsibilities.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for governmental organizations, government accounting standards, and accounting practices and principles.

• Knowledge of government financial reporting requirements, including preparation of annual financial reports.

• Knowledge of financial management and accounting systems, including automated financial systems used for financial tracking and reporting.

• Knowledge of financial operations within complex, multifunctional organizations and the coordination required to support organizational priorities and timelines.

• Skills in using financial management and accounting systems to monitor and manage financial activity.

• Skills in preparing and analyzing financial statements and financial reports.

• Skills in developing and utilizing financial forecasting models to support budgeting, variance analysis, and financial planning.

• Skills in identifying unusual or suspicious financial transactions to support internal controls and prevent fraudulent activity.

• Skills in customer service and stakeholder support, including working with vendors, internal customers, and external partners to resolve financial issues.

• Ability to communicate effectively and actively listen to others, demonstrating that perspectives and concerns are understood.

• Ability to build and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with staff, leadership, and internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, and financial requirements to staff and stakeholders.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while meeting critical deadlines.

Union/Grade: TMSA/Grade J
FLSA: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We request your Work Record Evaluation (ATU employees only).
3. We rate your education and experience.
4. We conduct a structured panel interview.
5. We conduct a selection interview.