What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at County of San Benito?
DEFINITION
Under general direction, to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the general accounting and control activities of a County department; to prepare financial reports, statements, perform complex financial analyses and system modifications and to perform a variety of technical tasks; to supervise professional, supervisory and clerical subordinate staff; and to perform related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Accounting Manager classification is distinguished from the Accountant III position in that the Accounting Manager is responsible to fully manage an accounting program for one or more significant accounting functions, including the supervision of professional, technical and administrative staff, including the Accountant III classification, and is held accountable for proficiency in a County budget management system and supervises the daily operations of an accounting unit. This position will collaborate with various County Departments including the Auditors Office. Incumbents report to the Department Head or designee.Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
• Plans, organizes and manages overall accounting activities of an accounting unit in a County department;
• Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of subordinate professional and clerical staff engaged in supervising operating department’s accounting programs, performing complex accounting studies and fiscal analysis, general and cost accounting, and other accounting functions;
• Analyzes and solves difficult administrative and accounting problems;
• Assures that reports prepared by staff are accurate
• Develops and maintains accounting controls for department;
• Adhere to acceptable accounting standards and conform to laws, rules and regulations;
• Maintains effective communication and acts as a liaison to County departments and other jurisdictions on matters relating to accounting issues;
• Directs the preparation and/or prepares accounting reports for the Board of Supervisors, special districts, the State and other agencies;
• Directs the preparation and/or prepares the annual closing of accounting records and the annual financial reports
• Prepares quarterly financial updates;
• Prepares cash flows for tax and revenue anticipation loans, certificate of participation and bonded debt service payment and allocations;
• Reviews and assesses implications of changes in laws, Federal and State regulations and affecting assigned accounting operations;
• Interprets complex laws and regulations and develops and issues opinions and procedures for implementation;
• Directs the preparation and/or prepares procedures and policy manuals;
• Identifies management information needs and assists in designing new systems;
• Confers with and advises departmental administration on fiscal policies and problems;
• Maintains current knowledge of theory and practice including: Governmental reporting requirements, application development tools, and related audit tools;
• Prepares correspondence and reports;
• Performs related work as required.Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be.
Experience: Two years of experience in the County of San Benito performing the duties of an Accountant III; OR Four years of professional accounting, fiscal management or auditing experience including one year in a management and supervisory capacity. (Successful completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, auditing or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience, excluding the supervisory experience.)
Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.
All County employees can and will be called upon to act as Disaster Workers when needed.
In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation.Knowledge of:
Accounting principles, practices and procedures; cost accounting theories, procedures and systems; principles and practices of supervision and training; laws and rules regulating fiscal operations; governmental accounting budgetary and financial operations; work organizations, simplification and layout; application of data processing to accounting operations; auditing practices and procedures; business statistics; laws, regulations and accounting requirements governing the financial
operations of local government.
Ability to;
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate varied accounting operations; apply auditing, general and
governmental accounting, computer and management principles and practices; supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff; analyze, evaluate and solve accounting and administrative problems; communicate effectively through both orally and in writing; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others; develop or revise accounting systems and other systems and procedures to meet changing needs; assist in the design and implementation of computerized accounting systems; write clear and concise reports including financial analysis and reporting; present technical financial data and reports before groups.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 Ibs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with other staff.
Disaster Service Workers:
All San Benito County employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Emergency Services Chapter 6 via adoption of local Ordinance No. 361 § 1, 2-25-75). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following significant emergency or disaster.
Under general direction, to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the general accounting and control activities of a County department; to prepare financial reports, statements, perform complex financial analyses and system modifications and to perform a variety of technical tasks; to supervise professional, supervisory and clerical subordinate staff; and to perform related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Accounting Manager classification is distinguished from the Accountant III position in that the Accounting Manager is responsible to fully manage an accounting program for one or more significant accounting functions, including the supervision of professional, technical and administrative staff, including the Accountant III classification, and is held accountable for proficiency in a County budget management system and supervises the daily operations of an accounting unit. This position will collaborate with various County Departments including the Auditors Office. Incumbents report to the Department Head or designee.Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
• Plans, organizes and manages overall accounting activities of an accounting unit in a County department;
• Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of subordinate professional and clerical staff engaged in supervising operating department’s accounting programs, performing complex accounting studies and fiscal analysis, general and cost accounting, and other accounting functions;
• Analyzes and solves difficult administrative and accounting problems;
• Assures that reports prepared by staff are accurate
• Develops and maintains accounting controls for department;
• Adhere to acceptable accounting standards and conform to laws, rules and regulations;
• Maintains effective communication and acts as a liaison to County departments and other jurisdictions on matters relating to accounting issues;
• Directs the preparation and/or prepares accounting reports for the Board of Supervisors, special districts, the State and other agencies;
• Directs the preparation and/or prepares the annual closing of accounting records and the annual financial reports
• Prepares quarterly financial updates;
• Prepares cash flows for tax and revenue anticipation loans, certificate of participation and bonded debt service payment and allocations;
• Reviews and assesses implications of changes in laws, Federal and State regulations and affecting assigned accounting operations;
• Interprets complex laws and regulations and develops and issues opinions and procedures for implementation;
• Directs the preparation and/or prepares procedures and policy manuals;
• Identifies management information needs and assists in designing new systems;
• Confers with and advises departmental administration on fiscal policies and problems;
• Maintains current knowledge of theory and practice including: Governmental reporting requirements, application development tools, and related audit tools;
• Prepares correspondence and reports;
• Performs related work as required.Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be.
Experience: Two years of experience in the County of San Benito performing the duties of an Accountant III; OR Four years of professional accounting, fiscal management or auditing experience including one year in a management and supervisory capacity. (Successful completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, auditing or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience, excluding the supervisory experience.)
Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.
All County employees can and will be called upon to act as Disaster Workers when needed.
In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation.Knowledge of:
Accounting principles, practices and procedures; cost accounting theories, procedures and systems; principles and practices of supervision and training; laws and rules regulating fiscal operations; governmental accounting budgetary and financial operations; work organizations, simplification and layout; application of data processing to accounting operations; auditing practices and procedures; business statistics; laws, regulations and accounting requirements governing the financial
operations of local government.
Ability to;
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate varied accounting operations; apply auditing, general and
governmental accounting, computer and management principles and practices; supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff; analyze, evaluate and solve accounting and administrative problems; communicate effectively through both orally and in writing; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others; develop or revise accounting systems and other systems and procedures to meet changing needs; assist in the design and implementation of computerized accounting systems; write clear and concise reports including financial analysis and reporting; present technical financial data and reports before groups.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 Ibs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with other staff.
Disaster Service Workers:
All San Benito County employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Emergency Services Chapter 6 via adoption of local Ordinance No. 361 § 1, 2-25-75). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following significant emergency or disaster.
Salary : $101,587 - $135,533
