Accounting Manager

The County Government seeks an experienced finance professional to manage the Financial Services department.

This position is responsible for managing the Financial Services department activities and staff in all accounting areas including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants management and general governmental accounting for the county and its service areas. This position is directly responsible for leading the county's cross-functional Audit Prep Team.

$78,145 - $100,484 annually, depending on experience.

• Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans, 2 with $0 biweekly premium)
• County-funded Health Savings Account with two high-deductible medical plans
• County-paid employee life insurance coverage
• County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
• Generous retirement plan, including a 7% county contribution of annual earnings
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
• Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire and annually on January 1
• 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
• FREE use of two fitness centers

• Prepares revenue and expense variance analysis, capital asset accounting, year-end closing entries and annual audit schedules including the Single Audit Act Compliance report.
• Performs audit functions for all funds: general, special revenue, enterprise and capital project funds.
• Prepares, reviews, approves and posts journal entries and prepares financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Maintains long-term debt service schedules and reserved fund balances.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with laws, federal and state regulations, GAAP and GASB.
• Manages the Financial Services team on projects, daily support services and learning and growth development.
• Maintains and assists in the planning and organization of projects, department coverage and scheduling of work.
• Maintains capital assets schedule, reconciles accounts receivable and accounts payable and other balance sheet accounts including grants.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget document, including compiling approved department expenditure budgets, revenue estimates and various narratives into the annual budget document. Also, prepares budget adjustments as needed.
• Plans, organizes and recommends improvements for accounting operations to formulate and modify accounting systems and related work methods.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration or related field.
• Two to four (2-4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance & budgeting; or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience and management of an accounting department.

• Two (2) years of accounting experience in governmental agencies.
• CPA licensure.