Accounting Administrator

REPORTS TO: Finance Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt
- Executive

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Merit
- Serves at the discretion of the Finance Director

PAY GRADE: 124; $76,785 - $91,469 depending on qualifications

SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

The purpose of this job is to supervise and administer all accounting activities of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) Standards, and federal, state and Unified Government policies and procedures; monitoring and analyzing transactions; preparing and reviewing various financial reports and financial statements;

and performing additional tasks as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. In office and remote.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Bachelor's degree in accounting with three years of governmental accounting experience is required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must have two years of supervisory experience.

Valid driver's license required.

Must possess one of the following certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).

Master's degree in accounting is preferred.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Manages the operations of the Accounting Division.

• Responsible for recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating Accounting Division staff.
• Develops and implements guidelines, standards, and assignments for the division.
• Prepares and monitors annual Accounting Division budget.

Monitors accounting and regulatory requirements for the Government to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

• Maintains the chart of accounts for the Unified Government, in accordance with requirements of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Uniform Chart of Accounts as required by the Official Code of Georgia.
• Compiles, prepares, reviews, and submits monthly, semi-annual, and annual financial and statistical reports as required by federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Researches, analyzes and implements accounting rules and regulations as stipulated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other regulatory agencies.
• Reviews accounting transactions for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), state and federal law, and Unified Government guidelines.

Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial reports to ensure that the Government's financial condition is in accordance with guidelines established by budgetary guidelines established by Mayor and Commission.

• Develops ad hoc reports and financial analyses as requested by management.
• Collects, researches, interprets, and analyzes a variety of financial and operating data, records, databases and ledgers necessary to prepare, review and analyze financial reports.
• Discusses accounting issues with Finance Department management and staff, management and staff of other departments, and external parties as needed.
• Coordinates and assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Maintains accounting records for all Unified Government funds to ensure financial information is maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Reviews all journal entries posted in the financial system to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintains current and accurate balance of the general ledger; reconciles subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger; analyzes accounts for the nature and accuracy of transactions.
• Resolves complex reconciliation and account analysis problems requiring in-depth research and application of appropriate generally accepted accounting principles.
• Analyzes and interprets accounting procedures and internal…