Accounting Manager

City of Goldsboro

22h•$75,601 - $94,702

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Provides supervision to the Accounting function. Oversees the Accounting functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Financial Accounting/Reporting. Assists with the annual outside audit and preparation of the annual financial report. Provides technical guidance and direction to Accounting staff. Applicants are required to attach a resume and cover letter. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervises the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll Specialists. Supervises the Cash Specialist, Accountants and Sr. Accountants Reviews all payroll runs for accuracy and consistency with all laws and HR policies. Coordinates and manages testing of new and existing functionality for the Workday system for AP, AR, and Payroll within Accounting and with other departments (ie Human Resources, Purchasing). Recommends for hire, supervises, trains and develops staff through review of performance data, conferences, training, and counseling. Monitors financial transactions to ensure proper accounting of public funds, including grant funds. Prepares and reviews various journal entries and schedules. Participates in the annual external audit by ensuring all documents and schedules are prepared and available. Assist with the annual year-end financial system closeout process ensuring all general ledger reconcilements, accruals, and various year-end adjustments and entries are accurate and complete. Ensures that daily accounting activity is accurate and thorough; Serves in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Controller; Prepares financial statements and related notes for the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (AFR) as needed. Provides technical guidance and direction to Accounting and Payroll staff on GAAP principals and IRS requirements; reviews work and reconcilement. Makes recommendations to resolve issues and improve procedures, processes and accountability related to financial matters throughout the City departments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or a related field with coursework in governmental accounting.
Four (4) years of full-time increasingly responsible work in an accounting environment.
Two (2) years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory/lead capacity.
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Governmental accounting principles and methods.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Texas law as it relates to City finances.
Automated financial management systems.
Modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment.
Preparing a variety of financial statements, reports and analyses.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Using computer accounting and spreadsheet software.
Examining and verifying financial documents and reports.
Analyzing, interpreting and preparing financial and statistical information for City management.
Applying accounting formulas, performing calculations sufficiently to prepare a budget, verifying totals and reconciling differences.
Comprehending complex oral and written instructions and technical terminology, work accurately with numerical detail.
Supervising and motivating employee team; making judgments regarding supervisory interactions and promoting the “team” concept for task accomplishment.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Reading financial reports, professional journals, and inter and intra office correspondence, educational and leadership materials.
Composing narrative portions of annual budget and of other reports; writing memos and letters.
Understanding and interpreting complex financial and mathematical reports and presentations.
Analyzing data and preparing financial forecasts and developing related spreadsheets.
Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

Nice To Haves

Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll Specialists.
Supervises the Cash Specialist, Accountants and Sr. Accountants
Reviews all payroll runs for accuracy and consistency with all laws and HR policies.
Coordinates and manages testing of new and existing functionality for the Workday system for AP, AR, and Payroll within Accounting and with other departments (ie Human Resources, Purchasing).
Recommends for hire, supervises, trains and develops staff through review of performance data, conferences, training, and counseling.
Monitors financial transactions to ensure proper accounting of public funds, including grant funds.
Prepares and reviews various journal entries and schedules.
Participates in the annual external audit by ensuring all documents and schedules are prepared and available.
Assist with the annual year-end financial system closeout process ensuring all general ledger reconcilements, accruals, and various year-end adjustments and entries are accurate and complete.
Ensures that daily accounting activity is accurate and thorough
Serves in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Controller
Prepares financial statements and related notes for the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (AFR) as needed.
Provides technical guidance and direction to Accounting and Payroll staff on GAAP principals and IRS requirements; reviews work and reconcilement.
Makes recommendations to resolve issues and improve procedures, processes and accountability related to financial matters throughout the City departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.