Accounting Manager

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Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by a job class. They cannot include nor are they intended to include all duties performed by all positions occupying a class.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of municipal operations and supporting informed decision-making by city leadership. Provides general direction, administers and oversees the daily accounting operations of the City. Ensures accurate financial reporting and compliance with governmental accounting standards.

Receives general directions from the Assistant Director and Director of Finance.

Exercises direct supervision over staff and communicates, interacts with revenue, accounts payable, and budget staff to ensure that financial transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.

• Held in Common:
• Supports the City's mission and its elected and appointed officials. Exhibits loyalty to the City and its representatives.
• Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.
• Works cooperatively with other Finance Department staff and provides guidance to City employees regarding how to record financial transactions in the City’s ERP System Tyler Munis.
• Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior.
• Essential Job Specific Duties:
• Directly supervises accounting staff.
• Trains accounting staff in the proper application of accounting standards and procedures; reviews and approves account numbers, journal entries, and other transactions.
• Oversee the monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts, funds, and balance sheet accounts.
• Completes and reviews various State and Federal financial and grant reports and accounting transactions; coordinates with recipient departments and manages corresponding accounts.
• Prepares City's State Controller's Report; prepares Redevelopment Agency's State Controller's Report; completes accounting analyses for various Redevelopment Agency agreements and reconciles tax receipts; completes financial section of Housing and Community Development Report.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Oversees preparation of financial reports, including the ACFR, and various annual and special reports in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures fulfillment of state and federal financial reporting requirements.
• Participate in the implementation and optimization of financial systems and technology.
• Communicates clearly, both orally and written, internal staff and external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and other governmental agencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements
• Strong understanding of fund accounting and governmental financial reporting
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial management systems; experience with municipal ERP systems preferred; experience using Tyler Munis highly desired.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial audiences
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Communicate clearly and consistently, both orally and written, with other staff regarding the appropriate manner to record, reflect financial transactions.
• Read, analyze, and…