Accounting Supervisor

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Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

Definition

Under direction, plans, supervises and participates in the daily operations and activities of CCCERA’s Accounting Department; assists with the development and management of CCCERA’s financial transactions, record keeping, investment accounting, and pension payroll processes; recommends and implements policies, procedures and practices; performs a variety of complex professional accounting duties including the preparation of diverse financial statements, and working with external auditors on accounting matters; and performs related duties as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised
 
Receives direction from the Accounting Manager.  Provides direct supervision to technical accounting staff.
 
Class Characteristics
 
This is a full supervisory class; while assignments in this class focus on supervision, responsibilities also include organizing and overseeing accounting operations within the Accounting Department.  The Accounting Supervisor is distinguished from the Accounting Manager in that the latter is a member of the management team for CCCERA with responsibility for managing, directing, planning, coordinating, and organizing the activities of the Accounting Department.   The Accounting Supervisor is the first line supervisor of the department, performing the higher level tasks, and responding to staff requests for assistance on complex accounting related issues.
 

Examples of Typical Job Functions

(Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff to ensure operational goals are met; assigns work according to changes in workload priorities.
  • Assists with the development and management of CCCERA’s financial system and transactions, record keeping, investment accounting, and pension payroll processes; interprets and applies policies and procedures; ensures all transactions are compliant with mandated and CCCERA rules and regulations.
  • Supervises, documents and trains staff on CCCERA’s accounting practices and operational procedures; reviews and audits the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures
  • Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures.
  • Assists in evaluating, developing and implementing department goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
  • Evaluates the accounting group’s operations; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities; considers resource availability; negotiates timelines as needed.
  • Researches and resolves a variety of accounting issues related to general accounting, investments, electronic filing of payroll taxes, 1099’s, accounts payable, security lending and retirement payroll.
  • Ensures the provision of quality customer service; resolves difficult or sensitive issues.
  • Serves as the primary contact and liaison with external auditors; receives document requests from the auditor; provides the necessary materials; responds to questions from auditors during the audit process; reviews audit reports and provides comments/feedback to management; assists in implementing and monitoring auditor recommendations.
  • Assists in the preparation and publication of CCCERA’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the State Controller’s Report; analyzes and reconciles financial data; prepares notes and narrative.
  • Assists the Accounting Manager with special projects as assigned. 
  • Performs related duties as required.

 

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

  • Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation and the training of staff in work procedures.
  • Accepted principles, practices, and purpose of fiscal operations within a public Employee's Retirement System.
  • Policies, procedures and regulations of the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 as it relates to work performed.
  • Principles and practices of general and investment accounting policies and procedures as detailed in GASB, FASB and GAAP.
  • Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing fiscal operations.
  • The financial reporting format from member agencies with respect to membership data and transactions.
  • Methods and techniques of researching and analyzing a variety of financial transactions involving general accounting, retirement membership data and investments.
  • Operational characteristics of financial management systems.
  • Principles and practices of effective customer service.
  • Advanced mathematical skills.
  • Modern office practices and methods including computers and specialized software relevant to work performed.
  • English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation
     

Ability to:

  • Plan, organize, administer and coordinate operations and staff within the Accounting Department.
  • Supervise, select, train, motivate and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
  • Interpret and apply accounting policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
  • Exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters.
  • Reconcile and balance a variety of financial transactions from multiple accounting systems.
  • Make rapid and accurate mathematical calculations.
  • Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
  • Use tact, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
  • Prepare clear and concise financial and accounting reports.
  • Interpret, apply, explain and ensure compliance with Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
  • Operate modern office equipment including computers and specialized software applications relevant to work performed.
  • Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
  • Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Demonstrate strict confidentiality, professionalism, integrity and compliance with applicable laws and regulations at all times.
     

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be

 

Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Finance or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the CCCERA class of Accounting Specialist, or two (2) years in the CCCERA class of Accountant; or four (4) years of increasingly professional accounting experience, one (1) of which must be in a supervisory capacity; experience in a public agency and/or a retirement system is desirable.

 

Licenses and Certifications:

None.

Physical Demands:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.  This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the proper use of equipment.

 

Environmental Elements:

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.   

Disaster Service Worker:

All Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with CCCERA requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency, therefore, employees must be residing within 200 miles of Concord, CA on scheduled work days.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of CCCERA to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

 

Additional Information

This position has 5 steps in the salary range. CCCERA generally starts new hires at step 1, or step 2 based on qualifications. The salary increase from step 1 to step 2 is assessed at 6 months and annually thereafter.  

After an initial training period, CCCERA allows employees to request to work remotely up to 2 days per week. Everyone is required to work in the office on Tuesdays.

Job ID
387
Job Title
Accounting Supervisor
Application Deadline
06/22/2026
Salary Range
$10,221.00 - $12,424.00
Job Location
Concord, CA
Website
www.cccera.gov/careers 

Contact Information

Name
Roxie Mendoza
Phone Number
(925) 521-3960
Email
rmendoza@cccera.gov 
Best Method of Contact
EMAIL