Accounting Manager

Office of Finance

Annual salary range: $126,222 - $168,276

FLSA Exempt/Non-Union Represented

This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week and one mandatory in-office day (Wednesdays).

The State Bar of California’s Office of Finance is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Accounting Manager to carry out comprehensive accounting and financial responsibilities in areas of grants, budgeting, investments, audits, general ledger, accounts payable, purchasing (corporate) cards, expense reports, personnel supervision, and special projects. The Accounting Manager exercises sound, independent judgment in performing complex analytical work; adapts quickly to changing environment and effectively implements course of action;

participates in audit activities; works under pressure and deadlines; provides training and clear guidance to staff; and performs other related duties as required. Prior experience in governmental grant accounting and budgeting is desired and experience with Oracle Fusion is a plus.

This role is classified as a Principal Financial Analyst, but uses the working title "Accounting Manager." The Accounting Manager serves under the general oversight of an Executive Team Member, is responsible for the fiscal section operations of the State Bar as well as supervise multiple staff.

Functional area

s of responsibility may include, but are not limited to, general ledger, month-end close, grants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing cards, expense reports, general and special fund accounting, related activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards (GAAP), fiscal audits, and supporting special projects as assigned. This position serves on a team that is responsible for continuous institutional organizational improvement, collaboration, accountability and professionalism.

The position may also oversee other functions as assigned.

This classification is distinguished from a Senior Financial Analyst in the series in that the Accounting Manager assumes responsibility for development and implementation of comprehensive accounting and finance related projects and policies that may have an agency-wide impact. Duties may deal with complex and sensitive issues. Supervises and/or leads support staff in the Office of Finance’s accounts payable team, general ledger team and expense reports team.

Incumbents are expected to work with minimal supervision and direction.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Mentors, plans and prioritize the work of professional, technical or clerical staff.
• Develops fiscal policies and procedures, strategic plans, financial statements and reports consistent with generally accepted accounting standards (GAAP).
• Prepares and distributes financial statements and prepares special financial reports and analysis.
• Performs a variety of complex financial or accounting duties.
  
  Functional area
  
  s of responsibility include general ledger, month-end close, grants, investments, fixed assets, accounts payable, expense reports, purchasing cards, accounts receivable, external financial audits, general and special fund accounting, and audit response.
• Evaluates accounting and internal controls, policies, problems and procedures and prepares recommendations and/or alternatives to procedures.
• Maintains and reviews budgetary controls; work with budget team to analyzes budget-to-actual variances, projection reports, budget line-item expense, balance sheet accounts, reports discrepancies between actual and subsidiary ledgers and makes recommended changes.
• Plans and manages the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing of State Bar books and ensures the production and distribution of financial reports to management timely.
• Reviews and analyzes a variety of accounting records and fiscal activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting/program/legal requirements. Advises, enforces and guides other accounting and non-accounting staff of accounting methods, accounting standards, and procedures, to ensure they are…