Accounting, Reporting & Compliance Manager

City of Bellevue•Bellevue, NE

10h•$42 - $58

About The Position

To perform or assist with preparation of cash basis, modified accrual and full accrual financial reporting; coordinate the annual financial audit; budgeting and forecasting; policy and procedure creation and ongoing updates; performance metrics development and updates; value-added projects; and supervising finance and accounting staff (Accounting Clerk I, Accounting Clerk II, Purchasing Agent). Ensure internal accounting control compliance throughout the City, develop and maintain financial models, assist in facilitating the annual financial audit, prepare compliance reports and perform other projects as assigned.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in public or private accounting or internal auditing.
Knowledge of and experience in applying the principles, practices and techniques of auditing, accounting and taxation.
Knowledge of and the ability to utilize principles and procedures associated with budget development and maintenance as directly related to administrative policies and/or business procedures of the city.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize computers and software applications in the performance of job duties such as internet browsers, search engines, and the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Excel, Word, Access and Outlook) and governmental or other non-profit software applications such as Abila Fund Accounting.
Knowledge of complex Excel functions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of data processing and financial budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities.
Knowledge of City, State and Federal ordinances, statutes, regulations and reporting requirements to insure accurate and timely compliance with all requirements.
Knowledge of and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, utilizing the English language, including proper grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations in the performance of job duties.
Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English, and to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all City documents and transactions.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain various records, reports, correspondence and other departmental documents.
Ability to plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, other employees, supervisors and governmental officials.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field of study.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain accounting activities needed to support cash basis, modified accrual and full accrual financial reporting.
Create and issue the monthly financial reports to the Mayor, City Administrator, City Attorney and City Council, departments and the public.
Compare monthly actual financial results to budget and determine the reasons for significant variances.
Prepare internal financial reports in areas to include budget development and management.
Prepares reports relevant to financial status of all funds, departments, divisions and agencies to include all special studies and reports.
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with approved policies and procedures.
Develop process each year to prepare and complete the annual budget to meet management and Council review due dates, and the State filing due date.
Assist with lease, capital asset and debt service accounting.
Assist in the presentation of budget information to the public.
Assist with responding to ad hoc external request for information.
Assist with the implementation of new accounting pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Supervise and manage finance and accounting personnel (Accounting Clerk I, Accounting Clerk II, Purchasing Agent).
Prepare monthly operational and capital “full-year forecasts”.
Track and forecast capital expenditure activities including the associated financing of expenditures through bonds, cost sharing or other funding mechanisms.
Forecasting process includes periodic meetings with departments to project activities for remainder of year.
Assists the Finance Director with preparation of all phases of the annual municipal budget.
Assists the Finance Director with preparing the annual departmental budget.
Prepare schedules, recommend adjusting entries and assist external auditors as necessary.
Lead the preparation of the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR)
Identify control weaknesses and recommend solutions.
Assists the Finance Director in coordinating the annual audit with outside auditors to ensure completion on a timely basis.
Serve as first contact for external auditors for questions, documentation and assistance.
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
Independently review and reconcile balance sheet accounts to verify and ensure the accuracy of account balances. These may include, but are not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepaids, capital assets, and various long-term liability accounts.
Identify and perform asset inventories to comply with accounting standards, and to comply with grant inventory requirements.
Assist with monitoring and forecasting cash accounts on a weekly and monthly basis.
Assist in the preparation of information to respond to inquiries by the public and media, under Nebraska public records law.
Work with personnel at State, County and other government entities to meet all reporting and compliance activities and to resolve questions as needed.
Develop standardized financial policies and procedures and reviews and updates regularly.
Assist with the establishment and maintenance of accounting activities needed to support modified accrual and full accrual financial reporting.
Manage the chart of accounts.
Ensure that all balance sheet accounts have an assigned account reconciler and that accounts are reconciled each month.
Coordinate system upgrades in MIP Abila and implementation of new processes and procedures within the ERP system.
Establish policies and procedures to improve and ensure the ongoing compliance and efficacy of the finance and accounting environment.
Provide professional input and expertise regarding city-wide initiatives impacting Finance.
Perform complex computer input and retrieval utilizing a variety of software programs including, but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MIP Sage Accounting, internet browsers, search engines, and Outlook.
Automate processing of data where practical, to improve the efficiency of data processing and reduce the risk of error.
Establish policies and procedures to improve the ongoing accuracy of fixed asset records.
Help define and report operational metrics (headcount, city service utilization, etc.) that support management information and needs.
Assist in accounting and finance operations as needed where independence would not be impaired.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the general public, other employees and municipal officials.
System Administrator of the accounting system; includes authorizing users, closing year, maintaining chart of accounts, trouble shooting, training new users and other activities relating to the accounting software and electronic requisition system.
Assists in recording of municipal receipts, facilities, expenditures and recording of and maintains general ledger accounts, assists in budget development and budget management.
Maintains the confidentiality of all departmental communications, documents and transactions.
Exercises independent judgment in the performance of job duties.
Manages the accounting program in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, to include proper accounting for all municipal funds and account groups.