Accounting Manager

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Under general supervision, directs and coordinates professional and administrative staff in the performance of a variety of accounting and/or treasury activities which may include fund accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, report preparation, contract management, budget preparation, general ledger maintenance, payroll functions, accounts receivable functions, accounts payable functions, cash management and forecasting, bond sale execution and reporting requirements, interpretation and implementation of policies and legal requirements, and information systems management.

Under general supervision, directs and coordinates professional and administrative staff in the performance of a variety of accounting and/or treasury activities which may include fund accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, report preparation, contract management, budget preparation, general ledger maintenance, payroll functions, accounts receivable functions, accounts payable functions, cash management and forecasting, bond sale execution and reporting requirements, interpretation and implementation of policies and legal requirements, and information systems management.

Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are designed to be descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents may complete one or all of the job duties listed or tasks of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Manages the District’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, SAP, for fund accounting and reporting, disbursements, and payroll in addition to other integrated computer systems related to timekeeping, travel and expense, credit card program, accounts receivable and accounts payable, internal auditing, account reconciliations, capital assets, and grants accounting systems.
• Administers the design, development, implementation and operation of accounting and information technology systems, methods and procedures.
• Assists in completing public bond offerings for the District including preparation and review of public disclosure documents for transactions and ongoing reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Creates or reviews cash flow, tax levy, and debt models; performs net present value (NPV) and other financial performance reviews; and creates reports for upper management.
• Creates and monitors policies to assure compliance with the IRS, SEC and statutory requirements.
• Directs Records Management and administrative support activities.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of the departmental budget including the projected financial position and revenue for all funds in the budget.
• Interacts, coordinates and effectively negotiates with District personnel and outside agents such as auditors, vendors and consultants; prepares meeting agendas and materials, makes presentations, provides internal training, and participates in meetings and hearings; assembles support data and provides information necessary to successfully represent the department or District and ensure District interests are served.
• Manages the completion and maintenance of financial records; prepares required and other financial reports and statements; ensures generally accepted accounting principles, budgetary and statutory financial reporting requirements are satisfied; recommends policy and procedural changes as necessary to implement governmental accounting standards; ensures vendor payments are made in compliance with the Prompt Payment Act, purchasing rules, and associated filings; manages the billing process in compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and associated filings;
  
  manages the payroll process and all associated filings; manages internal audits and reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Prepares and reviews requests for proposals (RFPs) for professional services.
• Assigns, supervises and reviews work; ensures staff compliance with District policies and procedures including Personnel Rules and…