Accounting Supervisor or Accounting Manager - Capital & Fixed Assets

Toho Water Authority; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Toho Water Authority in Kissimmee, Florida is seeking an Accounting Supervisor/Manager to manage the accounting activities for capital projects, CWIP, and fixed assets in accordance with GAAP and Toho policy. The role reports to the Comptroller and oversees the full lifecycle of capital asset accounting.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Accounts Payable and external consultants, ensure timely capitalization and accurate reconciliations, support financial reporting and audits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant accounting experience with capital projects or fixed assets.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting staff responsible for capital and fixed asset processes.
• Oversee capitalization of assets and CWIP in compliance with GAAP and policy.
• Maintain detailed and auditable records of capital projects.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and external consultants and vendors.
• Prepare financial reporting and support audits.
• Lead process improvements and strengthen internal controls in capital accounting.
• Provide analytical insight into capital spending and asset management.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

GAAP expertise

Capital projects accounting

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Job description

The purpose of this position is to manage the accounting activities related to capital projects, construction work in progress (CWIP), and fixed assets in conformance with GAAP and Toho policy. This position reports to the Comptroller and is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of capital asset accounting, including project tracking, capitalization, reconciliation, and reporting. Key responsibilities include supervising accounting staff responsible for capital and fixed asset processes; ensuring accurate and timely capitalization of assets; maintaining detailed and auditable records; coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and external consultants and vendors; and supporting financial reporting and audit requirements. This position will lead process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and ensure consistency and accuracy in capital accounting practices. The Accounting Supervisor/Manager will also provide analytical insight into capital spending and asset management to support organizational decision-making.

This individual will demonstrate strong leadership, technical accounting expertise, and the ability to manage complex workflows in a fast-paced environment.

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR/MANAGER - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
2. Minimum of five years relevant experience.
3. Lead experience preferred.
4. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
2. Minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience that includes capital projects or fixed assets.
3. Minimum of two years of supervisory or lead experience.
4. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and bend, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting occasionally walking and standing.