Accounting Manager

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Full Time 8810-Clerical Office Roswell, GA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $82,829.57 To $ Annually

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department:
Finance

Pay Grade: 516

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Code: F300

The purpose of this classification is to manage the operations, staff, and resources of the Accounting Division within the City’s Department of Finance, including financial reporting, forecasting, auditing, accounting system management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, journal entries, budget entries, general accounting entries, record-keeping and all other accounting-related functions.. Responsible for fixed asset, cash drawers, and internal control auditing and reporting under the direct supervision of the Finance Director.

• Manages the staff and operations of the accounting work unit; analyzes accounting processes and internal controls, identifies and resolves problems, and recommends operational, procedural, and technical improvements.
• Manages the activities of accounting staff through appropriate delegation, technical skills training, and work supervision; monitors work, provides guidance, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues.
• Interprets accounting standards, laws and regulations and makes decisions and assesses implications regarding City’s accounting operations based on comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and of pronouncement and guidance issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Ensures the month end and year end closing processes are completed in adherence to deadlines
• Reviews operational and programmatic reports prepared by subordinate staff; analyzes information, activities and transactions; and ensures accuracy and timeliness of Division operations.
• Assists in the evaluation of Division programs and services; implements operational and procedural changes to improve Division performance; recommends strategic changes to the management; researches, evaluates and implements new software and/or technical processes to improve Division performance; and keeps management informed of significant issues and resource needs.
• Develops and administers Division operating budgets; monitors budgets, expenditures and revenues; and maintains accurate records of Division’s financial transactions.
• Receives and/or prepares a variety of administrative forms pertaining to Division operations including payroll documents, contracts, invoices and budget revisions; and reviews, approves, and/or submits documents for processing.
• Serves as a member of varied task forces, management teams, committees as assigned; provides advice and technical expertise pertaining to Accounts Receivable programs and operations; makes presentations as requested; and assists with the planning and evaluation activities for the Finance Department.
• Manages the establishment and maintenance of Division files, records, lists, documentation and databases; reviews correspondence, records and reports prepared by subordinates; reviews customer service, billing and statistical information; and prepares a variety of Division operational and statistical reports.
• Manages accounting activities and services including general ledger, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Co­ordinates activities with…