What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at City of Show Low?
Performs various accounting duties including managing the City’s accounting system, fixed assets accounting, creating and posting entries to the general ledger, reconciling accounts and bank statements, preparing analyses of expenditures and revenues, and compiling financial statements. Works closely with City personnel and outside agencies to ensure policies and procedures are being followed. Prepares schedules for the City’s annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR). Prepares information for auditors and participates in special projects. Works with considerable independence and is assigned accounting projects of a difficult or complex nature, in addition to normal routine accounting assignments.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Deputy City Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises Administrative Services Analyst, Account Clerk I, and Account Clerk IIProcesses accounting work by creating and posting journal entries, preparing monthly closing, compiling financial statement, monthly utilities account receivable reconciliation, and auditing bi-weekly payroll.
Prepares annual budget, assists with review and preparation of annual department budget requests. Participates in various budget meetings and may present and/or gather data to assist management in making administration and operational decisions.
Manages City asset records and special improvement districts.
Approves additions of new general ledger accounts and sets them up. Performs reviews and edits of the subsystems making up the general ledger. Assists in analysis and problem solving by reconciling general ledger, reviewing and developing accounting and control policies, and assisting in special projects. Works closely with other departments on general ledger accounts reconciliations.
Coordinates complex functions and internal control related activities for subsystems integrating into the general ledger, such as payroll, utilities or accounts payable. Prepares requisite integrating journal entries
Preparation of various schedules for audits and special projects. Coordinates Capital Assets reporting and responds to audit questions relating to them. Responsible for the preparation of the monthly and annual financial reports; Directs and participates in management studies, and reports on complex financial analysis and organizational and administrative policies;
Prepares reconciliation of cash accounts, investment accounts and bank accounts on a monthly basis. Monitors ongoing investments in the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) and MORETON Investments, reports on returns, recommends changes
Participates in the formulation and administration of accounting and auditing policies and procedures; develops, evaluates and implements internal controls; and devises systems to improve the City's fiscal management capabilities and/or compliance with Federal, State and Local ordinances or guidelines. Conducts research as necessary to provide requested information to co-workers, staff, representatives of other government agencies and the general public. Provides accounting advice designs and conducts user training for financial systems and processes, tailoring such training to the specific needs of the user.
Maintains transparency website and manages transparency data
Coordinates records retention for assigned functional areas and is familiar with all departmental requirements based on State of Arizona Records and City’s Records Management Retention guidelines.
Provides leadership and training to other employees to increase their skills in assigned functional area, actively works towards understanding all functional areas in the department
Performs all duties in strict compliance with appropriate safety and security standards. Ensures all applicable safety and health rules and regulations are followed.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Leads and participates in the accomplishment of organizational, departmental and workgroup goals and objectives
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Composes, inputs, and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness.
Actively participates in the training and ongoing education of Finance Department staff and other members of City staff.Education and Experience:
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(b) Must be bondable
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer, including Microsoft office word, access, power point, excel and outlook; financial software systems; calculator, phone, copy and fax machines
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Deputy City Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises Administrative Services Analyst, Account Clerk I, and Account Clerk IIProcesses accounting work by creating and posting journal entries, preparing monthly closing, compiling financial statement, monthly utilities account receivable reconciliation, and auditing bi-weekly payroll.
Prepares annual budget, assists with review and preparation of annual department budget requests. Participates in various budget meetings and may present and/or gather data to assist management in making administration and operational decisions.
Manages City asset records and special improvement districts.
Approves additions of new general ledger accounts and sets them up. Performs reviews and edits of the subsystems making up the general ledger. Assists in analysis and problem solving by reconciling general ledger, reviewing and developing accounting and control policies, and assisting in special projects. Works closely with other departments on general ledger accounts reconciliations.
Coordinates complex functions and internal control related activities for subsystems integrating into the general ledger, such as payroll, utilities or accounts payable. Prepares requisite integrating journal entries
Preparation of various schedules for audits and special projects. Coordinates Capital Assets reporting and responds to audit questions relating to them. Responsible for the preparation of the monthly and annual financial reports; Directs and participates in management studies, and reports on complex financial analysis and organizational and administrative policies;
Prepares reconciliation of cash accounts, investment accounts and bank accounts on a monthly basis. Monitors ongoing investments in the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) and MORETON Investments, reports on returns, recommends changes
Participates in the formulation and administration of accounting and auditing policies and procedures; develops, evaluates and implements internal controls; and devises systems to improve the City's fiscal management capabilities and/or compliance with Federal, State and Local ordinances or guidelines. Conducts research as necessary to provide requested information to co-workers, staff, representatives of other government agencies and the general public. Provides accounting advice designs and conducts user training for financial systems and processes, tailoring such training to the specific needs of the user.
Maintains transparency website and manages transparency data
Coordinates records retention for assigned functional areas and is familiar with all departmental requirements based on State of Arizona Records and City’s Records Management Retention guidelines.
Provides leadership and training to other employees to increase their skills in assigned functional area, actively works towards understanding all functional areas in the department
Performs all duties in strict compliance with appropriate safety and security standards. Ensures all applicable safety and health rules and regulations are followed.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Leads and participates in the accomplishment of organizational, departmental and workgroup goals and objectives
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Composes, inputs, and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness.
Actively participates in the training and ongoing education of Finance Department staff and other members of City staff.Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in business, finance, accounting, or public administration (CPA, MBA, or MPA preferred).
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible municipal finance or budget experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Municipal finance, accounting principles and practices; Investment fund management and municipal debt administration; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they relate to governmental entities; Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncement interpretation and implementation; and
- Considerable knowledge of City budgetary and fiscal policy and procedures including applicable sources of revenue for the departments to which assigned; knowledge of legal requirements and regulations affecting fiscal management.
- Knowledge of operating and capital improvement financial requirements.
- Skill in entering, adjusting and retrieving data using a computer; automated financial systems; databases; and
- The ability to plan, organize, and direct activities related to financial reporting and accounting, cash management, sales tax administration, investments, and debt management; Exercise good judgment; Communicate verbally and in writing with customers, clients, and the public in face-to-face, one-on-one settings; in group settings; and over a telephone; Work cooperatively with others
(b) Must be bondable
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer, including Microsoft office word, access, power point, excel and outlook; financial software systems; calculator, phone, copy and fax machines
Salary : $70,000 - $83,000
