What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Administrator position at BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish...?
JOB
The Accounting Administrator is responsible for the maintenance and review of all general ledger activity and for managing the month-end process to produce financial statements in an accurate and timely fashion for all agency funds. The Accounting Administrator also supervises and assists with accounts payable and receivable, capital assets, and account reconciliation activities; performs advanced-level general ledger and subsidiary ledger analysis work, assists the Director of Finance in developing and implementing workflow procedures and monitoring agency expenditures and revenues. A significant aspect of the work involves oversight in producing annual audit workpapers and federal information returns (Forms 1099), monthly state and local sales tax returns, financial reports and analysis for senior management, and forms and research requested by the agency’s internal & external auditor, public records requests, vendors, customers, banks, bond attorneys, and other external agencies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university. Preferred: Master's degree from accredited college or universityArea of Study (major) Required: Accounting, Finance or closely related field with min. 24 semester hours accounting course work. Preferred: Master's in Business Administration with a specialization in AccountingCertification(s) Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred: Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).Years Relevant Work Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional staff management experience performing general ledger analysis work and at least three (3) years of experience in developing and analyzing complex financial statements. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred: Ten (10) or more years related experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of all generally accepted accounting principles, practices & procedures of public financial administration to include journal entry preparation, account coding, grant reporting, bank reconciliations, and sales tax, with emphasis on municipal government.Directly related experience and job education in fiscal management and analysis.Excellent communication skills both oral and written.Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, procedures and processes governing the receipt, custody and expenditures of governmental monies.High degree of math and analytical ability. Skill in using a computer including various accounting & other software applications (Outlook, MS Suite to include excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Ability to analyze situations, perform auditing functions, and adopt an effective course of action.Ability to use modern office methods, techniques and equipment. Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures, operations and programsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other employees, department heads, BREC officials, vendors and the public. Ability to effectively train, supervise & coordinate work assignments of reporting personnel & promote a team environmentAbility to assess performance problems and identify appropriate training and development programsAbility to work cooperatively with persons at all levels in the organization and render support services when needed. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion with sensitive or confidential issues and/or personnel matters.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Days/Hours Worked: Full time, minimum 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; occasional overtime; one hour lunch break daily, other breaks as needed.
The Accounting Administrator is responsible for the maintenance and review of all general ledger activity and for managing the month-end process to produce financial statements in an accurate and timely fashion for all agency funds. The Accounting Administrator also supervises and assists with accounts payable and receivable, capital assets, and account reconciliation activities; performs advanced-level general ledger and subsidiary ledger analysis work, assists the Director of Finance in developing and implementing workflow procedures and monitoring agency expenditures and revenues. A significant aspect of the work involves oversight in producing annual audit workpapers and federal information returns (Forms 1099), monthly state and local sales tax returns, financial reports and analysis for senior management, and forms and research requested by the agency’s internal & external auditor, public records requests, vendors, customers, banks, bond attorneys, and other external agencies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university. Preferred: Master's degree from accredited college or universityArea of Study (major) Required: Accounting, Finance or closely related field with min. 24 semester hours accounting course work. Preferred: Master's in Business Administration with a specialization in AccountingCertification(s) Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred: Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).Years Relevant Work Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional staff management experience performing general ledger analysis work and at least three (3) years of experience in developing and analyzing complex financial statements. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred: Ten (10) or more years related experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of all generally accepted accounting principles, practices & procedures of public financial administration to include journal entry preparation, account coding, grant reporting, bank reconciliations, and sales tax, with emphasis on municipal government.Directly related experience and job education in fiscal management and analysis.Excellent communication skills both oral and written.Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, procedures and processes governing the receipt, custody and expenditures of governmental monies.High degree of math and analytical ability. Skill in using a computer including various accounting & other software applications (Outlook, MS Suite to include excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Ability to analyze situations, perform auditing functions, and adopt an effective course of action.Ability to use modern office methods, techniques and equipment. Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures, operations and programsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other employees, department heads, BREC officials, vendors and the public. Ability to effectively train, supervise & coordinate work assignments of reporting personnel & promote a team environmentAbility to assess performance problems and identify appropriate training and development programsAbility to work cooperatively with persons at all levels in the organization and render support services when needed. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion with sensitive or confidential issues and/or personnel matters.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Days/Hours Worked: Full time, minimum 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; occasional overtime; one hour lunch break daily, other breaks as needed.
