DWM Watershed Manager I (Office of Financial Administration)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages an accounting group for assigned department(s) through subordinates to oversee the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and others in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures. Work on issues of diverse scopes where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. This level would be considered "middle" management.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)
Three (3) to five (5) years of relative experience (on an exception basis)
Knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of the accounting profession.
Knowledge of interrelationships between professional disciplines, related organizations, and functional areas.
Strong accounting theory and GAAP knowledge.
Leadership and motivational skills in identifying operating issues and developing solutions.
Highly developed skills; Oracle ERP, operating MS Office, and related databases.
Ability to apply experience and professional knowledge to carry out most assignments
Ability to apply and communicate general knowledge across organization or discipline lines
Knowledge and ability to train assigned employees

Responsibilities

Manages an accounting group for assigned department(s) overseeing the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures
Design operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency.
Ensures integrity of data produced in systems and ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data and revenue
May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure record keeping for historical purposes
Manages the day-to-day operations of accounting & accounts Payable operations
Creates operating plans and reporting systems
Manages account receivable through processing & reporting
Develops organizational structure and selects, develops and manages staff.
Establishes internal processes, interprets and applies organizational policies and provides input into policy and strategy.
Manages Payables, Receiving, purchasing, and other related functions
Reviews purchase/supply orders and expense accounts
Develop and/or implement process improvement initiatives as needed
Process Checks, Projects, AP, Journal Entries, Procurement & Reporting
May perform other duties as assigned.