Supervising Accountant (Full Time)
Comptroller's Office
Description of Duties
- Supervises the maintenance of general books of accounts according to established account classifications, including general ledgers and journals
- Supervises and participates in the preparation of financial reports, statements and annual reports reflecting the activities of the department
- Assists the administrator in coordinating external audits by County, State, and independent auditors, including preparation of a response to audit recommendations
- Supervises, assigns and reviews the work of accounting and clerical employees engaged in account keeping activities
- Supervises and participates in the installation and maintenance of standardized accounting procedures
- Supervises the processing of vouchers
- Supervises and participates in the preparation of the annual budget
- May supervise and participate in the operation of billing systems
- Consults with department heads on budget requirements and progress
Qualifications
May require Civil Service Examination.
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credit hours in accounting and four (4) years of experience in accounting and/or auditing one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
Rate of Pay
$66,278 to $92,906
Contact Information
Michael R. Grela
Comptroller - Town of Amherst
5583 Main Street
Williamsville NY 14221
(716) 631-7035
mgrela@amherst.ny.us
How to Apply
Non-Town residents may be eligible for Town employment in certain positions – please contact the Town of Amherst Human Resources Department to find out if you may be eligible.
Application for Employment, Reference Release & Research Questionnaire
Forms should be mailed or delivered to:
Human Resources
5583 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-7025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)