Accounting Manager

General Description and Classification Standards

Manages an accounting group for assigned department(s) through subordinates to oversee the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, cash flows in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors.

Supervision Received

Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results. This level would be considered "middle" management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned

• Manages an accounting group for assigned department(s) overseeing the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, cash flows in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures.
• Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency.
• Ensures integrity of data produced in systems and ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data and revenue.
• Participates in annual audits and special projects. May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure record keeping of historical purposes.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting operation.
• Creates operating plans, forecasts and reporting systems.
• Manages the budget preparation, submittal and administration.
• Develops organizational structure and selects, develops and manages staff.
• Establishes internal processes, interprets and applies organizational policies and provides input into policy and strategy.
• Manages purchasing, inventory, equipment maintenance and other asset related functions and approves purchase/supply orders and expense accounts. Interprets organizational policies and recommend exceptions.
• Applies organizational policies.
• Makes purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines
• Reviews and analyzes Oracle generated retainage reports as well as updates and creates retainage spreadsheets in order to answer vendor related questions when needed.
• Answers and returns phone calls from internal and external customers.
• Performs special projects as requested by Executive Management
• Prepares miscellaneous journal entries as requested by Executive Management
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Responds to internal and external emails to resolve issues and discrepancies.
• Attends biweekly finance meetings to provide management with updates on responsibilities.
• Attends meetings with vendors, project and construction managers in order to discuss and resolve project issues.
• Provides leadership, training, and mentorship to subordinates.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of the accounting profession.
• Knowledge of relationship of professional disciplines among related organizations and functions.
• Strong accounting theory and GAAP knowledge.
• Leadership and motivational skills. Skill in identifying operating issues and developing solutions. Highly developed skill operating MS Office, accounting software, and databases.
• Ability to apply experience and professional knowledge to carry out most assignments in professional…