Are you someone with a strong background in accounting, budgeting, or purchasing who is looking for a way to give back to our community? Then consider applying to be an Administrative (Financial) Services Supervisor with the Champaign Police Department. This is a great opportunity to support our police officers so they can better serve our residents. The ideal candidate will be committed to serving our residents and our staff through high quality customer service and high attention to detail.
Responsibilities of Position
The Administrative (Financial) Services Supervisor is the financial subject matter expert in the Police Department. They provide guidance and oversight to a team of account clerks on a variety of finance-related functions including payroll and accounts payable. The Administrative (Financial) Services Supervisor reconciles accounts, administers work order and asset management software systems, and coordinates the departmental budget and purchasing. They juggle multiple priorities and projects while providing excellent customer service.
The annual starting salary range is $74,197 – $84,468, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online to champaignil.gov/jobs no later than Sunday, September 24, 2023.
The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field.
- Supervisory experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and manage the work of subordinate staff.
- An equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.
- Experience working in a diverse community and with diverse groups or individuals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate information, develop alternatives, and implement innovative solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Directly applicable experience in accounting/bookkeeping, or degree or extensive coursework in Accounting.
- Experience with budgeting or purchasing, particularly in a government setting.
- Ability to use and become proficient with computerized financial and/or payroll systems including the ability to customize and troubleshoot system problems or errors.
- Thorough knowledge of computer applications including spreadsheets or database applications.
Drug screening and criminal background check will be required.
