Accounting Supervisor (0233)
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- $58.4K–$74.9K
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- United States
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- Hybrid
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Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Join our Finance Bureau
Support the District’s Finance Bureau by managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-oriented environment. As part of the Finance Bureau team, the Accounting Supervisor provides operational leadership and technical guidance to a team of accounting professionals responsible for critical financial reporting, compliance, and accounting functions. This role oversees daily workflow, conducts technical reviews, monitors deadlines, coordinates hybrid staff operations, and ensures continued support for cashiering activities.
The Accounting Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the District’s financial records by contributing to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), month-end and year-end close processes, internal controls, and compliance with governmental accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Accounting Manager, this position provides technical expertise in complex accounting areas, including capital assets and Construction in Progress (CIP), government-wide financial reporting, self-funded medical plan accounting, GASB lease and SBITA requirements, pension and OPEB reporting, treasury reconciliations, and financial data validation across multiple systems.
The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.
District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:
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Starting Compensation:
Accounting Supervisor 2 $58,410.00 - $74,945.34
Accounting Supervisor 3 $63,720.00 - $83,000.00
The starting salary range for the supervisor position reflects the minimum to 51.9% of the compensation. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.
Essential Functions
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Provide daily operational leadership, direction, and support to a team of accounting professionals, including Accountants and a Business Process Technician, to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient completion of assigned work.
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Assign, prioritize, and monitor workload to balance team resources, meet operational objectives, and ensure compliance with established deadlines and service-level expectations.
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Review and approve accounting transactions, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reports, and other work products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with governmental accounting standards and District policies.
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Coordinate and maintain daily cashiering operations, ensuring adequate on-site coverage and continuity of service while supporting a hybrid work environment.
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Support employee development by providing training, mentoring, coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback to promote professional growth and operational excellence.
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Contribute to the preparation of the District’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including supporting schedules, disclosures, reconciliations, and audit requests.
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Lead and participate in month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard District assets and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, Auditor General Rules, and financial policies.
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Provide technical accounting support for government-wide financial reporting, conversion schedules, capital asset accounting, and Construction in Progress (CIP) activity.
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Prepare, review, and analyze accounting transactions related to Fund 098 (Self-Funded Medical Plan), ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting requirements.
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Support implementation and ongoing compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, including lease accounting (GASB 87), Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (GASB 96), pension reporting (GASB 68), and Other Post-Employment Benefits (GASB 75).
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Perform and review treasury-related accounting activities, including reconciliations and financial analysis to ensure the integrity of cash management records.
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Validate and reconcile financial data across multiple systems, identifying discrepancies, researching issues, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
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Collaborate with internal departments, external auditors, consultants, and system administrators to support financial reporting, audit activities, and process improvement initiatives.
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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, increase efficiency, and enhance the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
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Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned in support of Finance Bureau operations.
Working Conditions
Employee works in a standard office environment. Occasional travel usually during the workday is required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. May spend time out in the field in remote areas. Possible travel to other offices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.
Required Credentials for Accounting Supervisor
Accounting Supervisor 2
- Bachelors degree (or higher) in accounting, finance or related field
- Six (6) years related work experience (equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience
- Valid driver’s license
Accounting Supervisor 3
- Masters degree (or higher) in accounting, finance or related field
- Eight (8) years related work experience (equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
- Four (4) years of supervisory experience
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Credentials for Accounting Supervisor
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
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Governmental accounting experience in a public sector environment
- Experience with GASB reporting requirements, including pensions, OPEB, leases, and SBITAs.
Application Process
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.
Additional Details
The primary work location for this position is out of the Brooksville, FL office. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.
Travel Required
Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.
Accepting applications until November 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
About Us
The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.
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Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences, association memberships, and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.
