Accounting Manager

SUMMARYThe Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Finance/Accounting department and assists with account reconciliations, budgeting, month-end closing and annual audits.ESSENTIAL DUTIESPrepares a variety of detailed accounting, statistical, and/or narrative financial statements or reports requiring analysisInterprets source data; conducts and/or coordinates internal/external audits of financial records; examines, analyzes, and verifies documents to ensure adherence to established internal controls and agreement as requiredPerforms bank account reconciliation’s, verifies accuracy of recorded transactions; prepares related work sheets, cash balances, proofs, and other schedules and prepares daily cash flow analysisSupervises and reviews the work of fiscal and clerical personnel in making GL entries, reconciliations, and performing other fiscal record keeping work; makes complex or difficult adjusting entries affecting several cost centersPerforms fund, grant accounting functions; assists with preparation of County, State, and Federal Reports. Prepares daily deposits, maintains cash ledger and completes transfers; assist in budget development, creating revenue and expenditure schedules; prepare cost accounting schedules for fee-based activities; and perform other related duties as requiredCompletes month end closing, including account analysis and financial report distribution; participates in the annual closing of books and the preparation of data for the Annual Financial ReportAssists with the annual audit by responding to questions and providing relevant materials and information; assists in monitoring budgets for various organization’s departments and projectsDetermines if funds are available and expenditures/revenues are properly classified; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve budget discrepancies.Assists in budget preparation; assists department personnel with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation and other accounting related activities.Monitor daily cash flow needs; makes sure enough funds are available to cover payroll and accounts payable checks. Tracks and post inter-account transfers and all wires both incoming and outgoing; audits investments to ensure that interest has been received and posted to the correct account(s); validates that purchases, discounts and premiums are properly posted to the correct account(s)Performs other reasonable related duties as assignedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time standing, walking on sloped/hilly areas of campus, carrying, driving, lifting (up to 40 pounds), listening, speaking, reaching, writing, and participating in restraint procedures.Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Accounting, Finance, or Business AdministrationAt least five years’ experience as a Sr. Accountant or Accounting Manager requiredMust be proficient with Microsoft Windows and Advanced MS Excel (Lookups, PivotTables, Macros, etc.) and intermediate Access skills required as well as proficiency with Word and PowerPointNon-profit or Municipal accounting experience is preferredExperience with Financial Edge system is desirableStrong computer skills in Microsoft office and database management (Financial edge, Paycom a plus, etc.)Applicants must possess considerable knowledge of GAAP, GASB, OMB-CFR, auditing, including governmental accounting, fund accounting and budgetingStrong written and verbal communication and personal skillsMust fulfill all requirements of employment, including clearance of all required background records (e.g. Department of Justice, Child Abuse, California Community Care Licensing, County Sanction List, etc.), professional, physical examination, and drug testing #J-18808-Ljbffr