Accounting Manager

This is a full-time (First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers) position in the City's Financial Services Department.  An individual in this position is responsible for general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. 

Reporting relationship: Assistant Director of Financial Services.

• Manage daily operations of the Accounting division including:
  • Month-end and year-end processes and procedures
  • Accounts payable, Debt activity, check runs 
  • General ledger maintenance and control
  • Payroll and benefits trust account
  • Bank statement reconciliations
  • Golf Course-LGC’s accounting and check runs
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure; 
• Strong attention to detail. Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closure processes; 
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all monthly financial information; 
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payrolls and accounts payable transactions.
• Ensure monthly bank reconciliation activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner; 
• Support budget and forecasting activities with accurate recording and submission of financial data; 
• Collaborate with the other Financial Services department managers to support overall department goals and objectives;
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy; 
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions; 
• Respond to inquiries from the Director, Assistant Director, and other managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and additional customer service request;
• Work with the Assistant Director to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit; 
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of departments; 
• Provide training and recommendations to new and existing staff as needed;
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions as needed;
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.; 
• Work with each direct report to establish performance goals and objectives for each year and monitor and mentor on the progress to enhance their professional development;
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and industries that affect operations in the area.
• Experience in fund accounting and governmental accounting
• Perform other related duties as assigned; 

• Bachelor‘s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years related professional experience. 
• Three (3) years or more of prior related supervisory experience.
•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO) are strongly preferred. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are preferred.

Salary : $73,909 - $96,081