Finance Operations Supervisor

City of Fortuna (CA); Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fortuna (CA) is seeking a Finance Office Supervisor to manage the Finance Department's front desk, payroll, accounts payable, and budgeting functions. The role reports to the Finance Director and involves supervising staff, training, and ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping.

The position requires knowledge of government accounting, budget processes, and strong communication and data entry skills for efficient public service delivery.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate degree in accounting preferred.
• Experience in payroll and accounts payable is expected.
• Strong supervisory skills and ability to train, coach, and evaluate staff.
• Familiarity with governmental accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises Finance Department operations, including utility billing, accounts payable and revenue collection.
• Coordinates and trains front desk staff and ensures smooth customer service at the counter.
• Assists Finance Director with general ledger, budget control, and accounting tasks.
• Prepares payroll filings and reports; handles tax calculations and remittances as needed.
• Generates financial statements and reports for city and external agencies.

Skills

Customer service

Supervision

Accounting

Budgeting

General ledger

Payroll

Financial reporting

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in accounting

Tools

Financial software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

City of Fortuna (CA) is seeking a Finance Office Supervisor to manage the Finance Department's front desk, payroll, accounts payable, and budgeting functions. The role reports to the Finance Director and involves supervising staff, training, and ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping.

The position requires knowledge of government accounting, budget processes, and strong communication and data entry skills for efficient public service delivery.