Accounting Manager

PURPOSE

Under limited supervision, this position manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of multiple sections of the Finance Department. This class provides management over varied fiscal activities of the City. In addition to the provision of management oversight, the work involves such functions, developing and implementing policies, procedures, and ensuring overall effectiveness in the assigned areas of responsibility and performs related work as required.

Oversees divisions of the Finance Department and associated functional areas to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital assets, debt management, general ledger, grants, information technology, local improvement districts, and payroll; manages, supervises, and evaluates staff; evaluates services and processes, identifies deficiencies, and implements necessary changes; develops policies and procedures to ensure the City follows all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Prepares and/or reviews and ascertains accurate and timely filing of monthly, quarterly and annual tax forms and other regulatory reports. Manages sound financial accounting under GAAP, application of GASB accounting standards. Serves as the liaison for the annual external audit. Responsible for the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Reviews financial and operational systems for efficiencies and risks; establishes internal controls to safeguard City assets;

oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting systems and programs; develops and oversees the implementation and maintenance of various financial and accounting software programs utilized by the City. Implements PERS regulations to maintain the City's compliance; obtains clarification and interpretation of regulations from PERS' officials as necessary; communicates, explains and answers questions on PERS' regulation from City management, employees and labor union representatives.

Develops cooperative professional relationships; represents the department on various internal and external committees; stays abreast of new pronouncements, laws, trends, and innovations in finance, accounting, and cash management. Manages sound financial accounting under GAAP, application of GASB accounting standards, publication of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and audit contract and administration.

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field. Five (5) years of experience in financial planning, accounting, payroll, or related field; two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or lead role.

Note:

An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered. Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483. Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master’s degree, experience in professional accounting work with a municipal government, and experience with Tyler Technology Enterprise System, specifically Munis software.

Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting, auditing, and financial standards; and public administration theory and best practices; operational principles and concepts related to the programs, services, and activities of a Finance Department, government municipality, or large organization;
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); supervisory practices and procedures, including methods for selecting employees, providing training, conducting performance evaluations, and administering disciplinary procedures, including managing employees through multiple levels of supervision; modern office procedures, practices, methods, and equipment, including computer hardware and software applications utilized in financial record keeping; best practices as applied to providing excellent customer service throughout the organization;

advanced methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis; principles, practices, and methods of budget preparation and strategic planning and administration; methods and techniques of public relations; pertinent federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, and grant requirements pertaining to governmental accounting systems; advanced methods and techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation.

Skill in analyzing problems from the perspective of the accounting profession; identifying alternative solutions; projecting consequences of proposed actions; and implementing recommendations; reading, understanding, interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, regulations, contracts, grant requirements, and accounting concepts and formulas; maintaining effective relationships with customers and…