Accounting Supervisor-Tax

Sitka, City and Borough of (AK); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitka, City and Borough of (AK) seeks an Accounting Supervisor‑Tax to manage the municipal tax operations, including property and sales tax collection. The role requires professional discretion and technical expertise to perform daily tasks per department policies.

Under the Finance Director's supervision, you will supervise the tax staff, assist in audits, and ensure accurate GL entries, reconciliations, and compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field.
• Five years of experience in governmental or public accounting, public sector preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Oversees sales and property tax office operations.
• Processes billing, accounting, and collections for property tax.
• Handles local improvement district/special assessments.
• Maintains general ledger entries for sales and property tax.
• Develops and manages property tax foreclosure process.
• Develops and manages sales tax audit process.
• Trains and supervises tax staff.
• Acts as front office backup when Tax Specialist unavailable.
• Supports annual audit preparations and responses to auditor data.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Financial software

Job description

Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to manage, direct, and oversee the operations of the municipal tax office, including all aspects of property tax and sales tax collection.

Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the Accounting Supervisor‑Tax exercises independent judgement and discretion as a professional with technical expertise to perform the position’s daily tasks and responsibilities within department established policies and procedures. This position directly supervises one position.

The Accounting Supervisor‑Tax position assists and acts in a confidential capacity to the Finance Director, Municipal Administrator, and other department heads who formulate, determine, or effectuate management policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees sales and property tax office operations
• Processes billing, accounting, and collections for property tax
• Processes billing, accounting, and collections for local improvement district/special assessments
• Makes or reviews all entries and reconciliations for sales and property tax into the general ledger
• Develops and manages property tax foreclosure process
• Develops and manages sales tax audit process
• Trains, assigns, prioritizes, supervises, motivates, and evaluates the work of the tax specialist
• Acts as initial point of contact for resolution of technical questions by accounting and other staff
• Assists in annual audit preparations by preparing confirmations, assist in answering auditor data and document requests, and preparing schedules as needed
• Acts as front office back up when the Tax Specialist is unavailable
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Government Accounting Standards Board pronouncements
• Fund accounting, auditing and reporting concepts and requirements

Skills in:

• Operating a personal computer using standard software, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and customized financial, accounting, and auditing software
• Interpreting complex financial reports and records and analysis of financial data
• Organizing and maintaining a wide variety of records and files, including financial and legal records, both in paper and electronic form
• Prioritizing work while focusing on multiple tasks that required meticulous attention to detail
• Supervising and directing the work of others

Ability to:

• Recognize and maintain confidential information
• Produce high quality work that has been self-reviewed for accuracy
• Work independently under general supervision and in compliance with policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
• Understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures and instructions
• Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Quickly learn and put to use newly acquired skills and knowledge

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field of study; and
• Five years of experience in governmental or public accounting, in public sector preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Other Job Requirements or Expectations

None

Working Conditions:

• General office setting

Specific Physical Requirements:

• Operating office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination using a computer and keyboard on a daily basis
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time either in front of computer
• Occasional bending, climbing, stooping, reaching, and twisting
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects up 50 pounds with or without the assistance of proper equipment

General Physical Requirements:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate well with other employees and the general public
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to use a computer screen and process numeric data
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and access files
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to move about in an office environment