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Requirements:
The position requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or the equivalent specialty
*4 years of experience in accounting, two of which must involve leadership over transactions and production of financial statements.
*A CPA certificate is highly desired.
* Additional education may substitute for some experience.
*This is a supervisory management position, accountable for the efficient and effective operations of the City's accounting function.
*Advancement to this position requires compliance with the qualifications of the position and a demonstrated ability to produce financial reports and develop accounting controls.
*The position requires specialized professional-level knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of accounting and record keeping.
* Requires in-depth knowledge of the generally accepted accounting practices and procedures for governmental entities.
*Requires thorough knowledge of data processing systems that apply to accounting applications such as databases, data transmission, and spreadsheet applications.
* Must know and understand modern practices and principles of supervision and leadership.
*Requires well-developed human relations skills, sufficient to communicate technical concepts to others, to facilitate small group processes on technical matters, review employee performance, resolve conflict, and deal with organizations and individuals inside and outside of the District.
*Requires skill in writing professional communications and reports.
* Requires advanced math skills to perform accounting and statistical analysis.
Duties
* Plans, organizes and supervises the work of the Accounting office including budget control records, receipt and disbursement of funds, financial performance statements including general ledger, and other fiscal activities.
*Develops accounting controls governing all financial activity. Ensures separation of activities, access to and accounting of assets, and proper execution of transactions.
*Audits financial data and documents to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with policies and procedures and applicable government regulations. Recommends change to policies and procedures that improve internal controls.
* Ensures proper closing of the general ledger for year-end financial reporting. This includes all special funding, current accounting expenditures, deferred revenue balances, and employee-based accounts. Assists with the coordination of annual audit report with independent auditors. Coordinates documents, answer questions, prepare requested reports.
*Develops, analyzes, and prepares a variety of reports for management and outside agencies. Ensures compliance with accounting and legal requirements.
* Facilitates the budget development process. Researches and gathers information about revenues, projected overhead, and details for expenditures within various funds. Works with departments to develop and critique budget proposals. Implements the approved budget and integrates it into the financial systems.
*Serves as a resource for questions regarding budgets, accounts and related information. Provide technical expertise and direction.
Job Classification: Financial Managers
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