Accounting Manager - Health & Human Services

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager oversees accounting, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing functions. This role is involved in grant applications, budget and financial reporting, fiscal audits, and financial compliance. The position serves as a liaison between the department, the County Finance Department, outside agencies, and internal department staff regarding financial matters. This position may act as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) during a temporary absence of the CFO.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual in this role is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of modern office management practices and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices and techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of record keeping methods and requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of Business English, spelling, grammar, composition, and formats.
• Reasonable knowledge of public operations, policy and procedures. Ability to answer questions, provide services, and serve as liaison for Departmental Administrator.
• Working knowledge of federal and state statutes that affect health care.
• Basic knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
• Knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all County, Federal, and State guidelines.
• Knowledge of financial analysis methods and reporting practices for budget planning, oversight, and tracking.

Skills

• Skill in operation of modern office equipment and machinery.
• Skill in processing information and use of automated equipment.
• Skill in report and budget preparation.
• Skill in managing and reviewing fiscal-related tasks, including budgeting, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Skill in creating and presenting reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Ability to establish, maintain and prepare records, reports and statistical data.
• Ability to supervise and lead support staff.
• Ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policy, establish new policies when applicable, and use initiative and judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to utilize problem identification and resolution techniques.
• Ability to courteously meet and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to adapt to changing financial and reporting requirements and respond to unexpected fiscal or reporting requests outside of regular schedules.

Required Qualifications (Minimum qualifications for this role)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted for educational requirements. Amount of additional experience acceptable:
  Four (4) years.

Experience

• Three (3) years progressively responsible management or supervisory experience.

OR

• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.

Certifications or Licenses

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Health Care regulatory environment preferred but not required.
• Graduate degree or Advanced Accounting Certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with grant related budgeting and reporting preferred.
• County governmental experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background investigation.

Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.

• Manage the financial aspects of the Departmental Administrator's office, which includes directing department fiscal activities, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations, and maintaining accuracy in financial statements.
• Oversee financial activities for the Department: reporting, audits, general ledger, etc.
• Develop, interpret and monitor departmental fiscal plans/budgets, and policies and procedures.
• Provide financial input for grant writing, reporting, and auditing.
• Develop pricing strategies.
• Monitor cash flow, costs, and revenue for the department.
• Prepare and present financial statements and operating reports.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records.
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