The Finance Department is looking for their next Accounting Manager. The successful candidate will have exceptional management and leadership skills, combined with expertise and experience in overseeing various accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, reporting, and cash and investments.
Work is characterized by a substantial amount of managerial, administrative, and supervisory functions to ensure effective operation of the division. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and review of the City’s accounting processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, GAAP, GASB, and BARS. To that end, having a CPA or CGFM is strongly preferred. A high level of integrity and honesty, as well as strong customer service approach, are essential to success.
- A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. Please note that you cannot attach documents to your application after it has been submitted. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your online application, please call our office at
253) 856-5270
and we will do our best to assist you.
This is a full-time, benefited position that is not represented by a union.
This recruitment is open until filled and may utilize multiple steps to narrow down the applicant pool. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 10.
SALARY :
11,296.00- $13,754.00 per month, depending on experience
For a listing o f benefits, please use the following link :
Employee Benefits | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)
SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL :
HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE OF :
Governmental accounting, budgeting, and reporting principles and practicesPayroll rules, laws, regulations and practicesPrinciples and practices of cash flow, investment, and financial managementCurrent literature, tends, and developments in the field of accountingMethods, principles, and practices of effective conflict resolutionApplicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinancesBusiness and tax laws, rules, and regulations related to municipal accountingPrinciples and practices of supervision, organization, training, and performance evaluationComputer systems and applications related to accounting and auditing functionsCity organization, operations, policies, objectives, and proceduresTechnical aspects of accountingBE SKILLED IN :
Understanding and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Understanding and applying Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) StatementsUnderstanding and applying Payroll rules, laws, and regulations including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable union contractsAnnual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) principles and proceduresMunicipal investment laws and regulationsApplying principles and practices of leadership, teambuilding, motivation, and common-sense management techniquesEffective management and supervision of assigned staff, projects, and work responsibilitiesEffectively organizing and expressing ideas through the use of oral and written communicationsOperation of a personal computer and related complex software including spreadsheet, database and presentation programsApplication of research and analysis methods to define and resolve financial issuesApplication of internal control methods, procedures, and managementHAVE THE ABILITY TO :
Understand and apply the Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System (BARS)Analyze and prepare complex financial statements and reportsExercise a high degree of independent judgment in defining and resolving issues, policies, and procedures within scope of authorityEstablish and maintain trust, confidence, and effective working relationships with assigned staff, co-workers, elected officials, managers, supervisors, employees, and the publicWork effectively on several projects concurrentlyRead, interpret, apply, and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresPerform a wide variety of professional accounting dutiesAnalyze and prepare a variety of complex records, reports, and other financial documents including financial statements, technical financial reporting, and special reports and projects as assignedWork confidentially with discretionDefine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; apply common sense understanding to solve practical problemsMeet schedules and timelinesWork independently with little direction and make decisions with broad guidelinesProvide technical expertise and information regarding accounting principles, practices, and policiesDevelop, modify, and recommend improvements in existing accounting procedures and introduce new procedures to expedite systemDemonstrate ability to positively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goalEffective presentation of information to groups of managers and employeesRespond to common inquiries or complaints from personnel, regulatory agencies, or the publicDevelop, and implement missions, strategic goals, and objectives for the assigned divisionAdd, subtract, multiply, and divide; compute fractions, ratios, percentages, and proportions, draw and interpret graphs and charts; and apply these concepts to practical situationsSKILLS FOR THE POSITION MAY BE GAINED THROUGH EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE or a COMBINATION, SUCH AS :
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field; and
Experience : Five (5) years of professional governmental accounting experience including three (3) years of lead / supervisory experience
LICENSES AND OTHER INFORMATION :
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly desirableCertified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is highly desirableMust have experience in payroll, accounts payable, general ledger and financial reportingKnowledge of and experience with principles and practices of cash flow and investment managementKnowledge of laws and regulations governing municipal investmentValid Washington State driver’s license, or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employmentMultilingual desirableMust successfully pass a position specific background inquiryMACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED :
Typical business office machinery and equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer, telephone, fax and copy machine, calculator, and projector.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to use arms, hands, and fingers to reach, handle, feel, or operate objects, materials, tools, equipment, or controls. The incumbent is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear normally with or without mechanical assistance. The incumbent is frequently required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Work is performed in a typical office environment. The incumbent may be exposed to individuals who are irate or hostile and may be subject to long hours due to the attendance at evening meetings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary : $11,296 - $13,754
