Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

The Finance Department is looking for their next Accounting Manager. The successful candidate will have exceptional management and leadership skills, combined with expertise and experience in overseeing various accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, reporting, and cash and investments.

Work is characterized by a substantial amount of managerial, administrative, and supervisory functions to ensure effective operation of the division. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and review of the City's accounting processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, GAAP, GASB, and BARS. To that end, having a CPA or CGFM is strongly preferred. A high level of integrity and honesty, as well as strong customer service approach, are essential to success.

A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. Please note that you cannot attach documents to your application after it has been submitted. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your online application, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io and we will do our best to assist you.

This is a full-time, benefited position that is not represented by a union. This recruitment is open until filled and may utilize multiple steps to narrow down the applicant pool. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 10. SALARY: $11,296.00- $13,754.00 per month, depending on experience.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Finance Director or designee, plan, organize, and manage the operations of the Accounting Division of the Finance Department. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, capital assets, tax processing and reporting, procurement, daily cash flow and investment management, as well as the ACFR preparation. Incumbent must possess strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and motivate others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the Accounting Division of the Finance Department by planning, organizing, and directing the daily activities and workflow of employees engaged in performing payroll, general ledger, procurement, accounts payable, capital assets, daily cash flow and investment management, and financial reporting duties; and provide motivation, leadership, team building, mentoring, training, and direction for the assigned workgroup.