Manager of Accounting Services - AR/AP

City of Jacksonville • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Department is actively seeking a Manager of Accounting Services - AR/AP. This position reports to the City Comptroller and is responsible for planning and directing the operations of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables. The role involves reviewing accounting processes, overseeing various financial operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• An eight (8) year combination of education and professional experience in accounting or related field
• Must include one (1) year at a supervisory/management level.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or CGFO certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the accounting process in accounts receivable to ensure efficiency in the billing process and oversees the City’s lien reduction program.
• Reviews the accounts payable process to improve the on-time payment to vendors; oversees expense report processing (purchasing card charges and employee reimbursements).
• Reviews the reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate reporting on quarterly and year end statements.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the preparation of accounting and financial statements and reports for both accounts payable and accounts receivable for the CAFR.
• Reviews, develops and implements new and revised rules, policies and procedures to respond to changes in the organization for account receivable and accounts payable.
• Reviews the processing of 1099s and B-Notices to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Schedules, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results and leads organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.

Benefits

• Up to four (4) weeks’ leave each year
• Comprehensive city benefits
• Free and low-cost health, dental and vision options
• 12 paid holidays
• Personal leave day
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree