Accounting Manager

ABOUT CEDAR PARK 
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant suburb of over 83,000 residents, located 17 miles northwest of downtown Austin and recognized for its quality of life in the fast-growth dynamic Central Texas region. Cedar Park is the fourth largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, shares a border with Austin, and is ideally situated for corporate headquarters with a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. With deep roots as a small community and ability to retain a hometown feel, it is known for its outstanding schools, probusiness climate and relaxed family environment. Named one of the Best Suburbs for Growing Families and Best Small City in America in 2020, Cedar Park offers all the benefits of life in an emerging first ring suburb in a region known for its high tech, innovation and live music, with desirable neighborhoods, an entrepreneurial business environment, and an effective, well managed city government.

VISION
We image the City of Cedar Park as a family-oriented community, one of compassion, integrity, diversity and many faiths. We are an attractive destination, a leader in business development and committed to an exceptional quality of life for all. 

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, organizes and directs daily utility, general and project accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, cash disbursements and receipts, fixed asset accounting, billing and collections, grant accounting, and payroll functions and bank reconciliations. Coordinates year-end audit, monthly and year-end close processes, and the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, directs and monitors the timely and accurate processing, recording, and reporting of all financial transactions which involve the general ledger: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, debt service, investments, asset management and various projects including capital improvements and grants;
• Reviews and evaluates financial and accounting documents, reports, and statements.
• Reviews financial reports for irregularities after data input is complete for the month;   
• Responds to external and internal requests for financial data;
• Reconciles asset and liability accounts, ledgers and journals, and bank and system balances; 
• Accepts, receives and collects payments and establishes or monitors cash handling controls;
• Researches special topics as needed, including new accounting requirements and GASB pronouncements; 
• Develops, reviews and analyzes government financial statements, financial and accounting summaries and reports, completing variance analysis and account reconciliations;  
• Assists in developing, evaluating, implementing and continually improving accounting systems and financial operating procedures and policies; 
• Monitors expenditures, accounts receivable and revenues; 
• Maintains accounting ledgers by posting, reviewing and approving the posting of accounting transactions;
• Ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices; 
• Under general direction, coordinates the financial activities of a department to include reviewing, analyzing and monitoring expenditures and revenue projections; 
• Reviews existing financial and purchasing policies and procedures to ensure that the system of accounting and administrative internal controls is adequate and effective; 
• Develops new policies and procedures as needed;
• Prepares the ACFR and other reports as needed or requested by management, City Council, and/or others; 
• Assists the external auditors as needed in conducting the annual audit;
• Prepares audit schedules as requested by the auditors;
• Supervises accounting staff, including training personnel in performance of job tasks, motivating staff; assigning work and establishing and monitoring employee performance objectives; 
• Prepares and presents employee performance evaluations; 
• Hires and disciplines employees as needed;  
• Monitors employee workload, implements a quality check process and approval of financial documents – accounts payable, billings, journal entries, payroll, etc.; and
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of accounting experience, preferably governmental accounting, including one year of supervisory experience;
• or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge & Technical Skills:

Knowledge:  Governmental accounting principles, practices, and theories; budgeting procedures; payroll laws and regulations; purchasing laws and regulations; computerized financial applications, internal control systems; and personnel policies and procedures.  

Skill/Ability:  select, motivate, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; prepare accurate budgets and financial statements and reports; interpret and apply broad standards and policies to divisional operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with local and state government officials, city employees, and the general public, with a commitment to providing quality customer service; operate standard office equipment, including calculator, and computer using standard word processing and spreadsheet software; gather, compile, analyze, and communicate a variety of information; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; and recognize, evaluate, and respond adequately to a variety of financial issues faced by the city.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director of Finance
Directs:      This is a non-supervisory position
Other:         Works closely with City departments, co-workers, general public, and representatives of various organizations and agencies. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.   

Salary : $6,479 - $9,790