Accounting Manager

Overview

The Finance Department is seeking an Accounting Manager who will lead and oversee payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, reporting, and cash and investment functions. The incumbent will manage a team, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, GAAP, GASB, and BARS, and support the department’s vision and goals. A CPA or CGFM is strongly preferred. The position is full‑time, benefits included, and not represented by a union.

$11,296.00 – $13,754.00 per month, depending on experience.

Under the direction of the Finance Director or designee, plan, organize, and manage the operations of the Accounting Division. Oversee payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, capital assets, tax processing, procurement, daily cash flow, investment management, and ACFR preparation. Maintain and review accounting processes to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.

Manage the Accounting Division by planning, organizing, and directing workflow; provide motivation, leadership, mentoring, and training for the team.

Develop and report statistical performance measures.

Supervise employees: interview, hire, train, evaluate, address complaints, and recommend promotions or terminations.

Ensure compliance with financial and accounting policies; establish new or revised procedures as needed.

Identify process improvements and implement them.

Create a supportive work environment that encourages employee growth.

Support the development and maintenance of the Chart of Accounts.

Audit and balance all City financial transactions, ensuring timely and accurate record‑keeping in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and BARS.

Oversee payroll processing, reporting, and compliance with laws, union contracts, and city policy.

Manage daily cash flow and investment to ensure adequate funds and compliance with regulations.

Schedule year‑end closing and opening processes and prepare the ACFR and other financial statements.

Analyze and reconcile asset and liability accounts, payroll, and voucher checks; prepare and approve journal entries.

Maintain internal control procedures and assist with the annual State audit.

Prepare and monitor the Accounting Division’s annual budget.

Consult with the Finance Director on short and long‑range planning and projections.

Oversee Fire Relief and Pension Accounting and report to the board.

Perform all professional accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

Actively support the department’s and City’s vision, mission, and values.

Perform related duties as assigned.

• Governmental accounting, budgeting, and reporting principles
• Payroll rules, laws, regulations, and practices
• Cash flow, investment, and financial management practices
• Current literature, trends, and developments in accounting
• Conflict resolution principles
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Business and tax laws related to municipal accounting
• Supervision, organization, training, and performance evaluation
• Computer systems related to accounting and auditing
• City organization, operations, and procedures
• Technical aspects of accounting

• Applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Applying Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements
• Applying payroll regulations, FLSA, and union contracts
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) principles
• Municipal investment laws and regulations
• Leadership, team‑building, motivation, and management techniques
• Managing staff, projects, and responsibilities
• Effective oral and written communication
• Operating a PC and related software (spreadsheets, databases, presentations)
• Research and analysis methods for financial issues
• Internal control methods and procedures

• Understand and apply BARS
• Analyze and prepare complex financial reports
• Exercise independent judgment within authority
• Establish and maintain trust with staff and stakeholders
• Work on multiple projects concurrently
• Read, interpret, and apply codes, rules, and policies
• Perform a range of…