Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager

City of Auburn, AL • Auburn, AL

38d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER Department: Finance Pay Grade: Unclassified FLSA Status: Exempt Personnel Status: Regular Full Time JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for performing accounting, financial reporting, financial management, and supervisory functions to ensure that the City's and Water Board's financial records are accurate and comply with generally accepted accounting principles; ensure City and Water Board's assets are managed in accordance with State law and are protected through adequate internal controls, policies, and procedures; and provide financial information to management to enable use of the budget as a management tool. This positions reports to the Finance Director/Treasurer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• three (3) to five (5) years' experience
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant, OR:
• Ability to obtain one of the following certifications: Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Finance Officer, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Government Finance Officer, Certified Fraud Examiner.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards.
• Knowledge of City and state tax and licensing ordinances and codes.
• Knowledge of federal business classification system.
• Knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures involving the issuance, assessment and collection of tax and licensing fees.
• Knowledge of business management and operations methods and principles.
• Knowledge of computers, job related software programs, and data mining techniques.
• Knowledge of delinquent account collection laws
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in performing financial research.
• Skill in applying analytical methods and in organizing significant quantities of detailed financial and finance-related information.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manages accounting and financial reporting for the City and Water Board, including general accounting for governmental and enterprise funds, cash management and investment accounting, debt accounting, accounts payable functions and the Finance Department's portion of payroll.
• Manages the financial management software, including user permissions and workflows.
• Leads the team that interprets and implements new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements.
• Works with the Budget Manager on the biennial budget process and develops and monitors budgets for special revenue and debt service funds and the Finance Department.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees