Accounting Manager

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs difficult professional work involving the preparation and/or maintenance of complex financial or related records. Also performs technical and administrative work in the maintenance and preparation of financial records and data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TASKS
Planning, organizing, and reviewing accounts payable, receivables, and other accounting functions; ensuring that all accounting regulations and procedures are followed; maintaining appropriate records and files; preparing financial and administrative reports to the Chief Financial Officer; process various city payments and answer customer inquiries at the finance window.
• Oversees and reviews all disbursements involving accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and
other city functions.
• Assists with preparing, reviewing, and verifying purchase orders, vendor invoices and related
documentation, and confirms authorization; maintains purchases files and prepares registers as
requested.
• Prints all vendor checks; mail payments to vendors; tracks and maintains all vendor payments
• Posts, verifies, and balances various accounts; gather, sort, and research records and files to
provide factual data, and trace discrepancies to reconcile accounts.
• Maintains and tracks all Personal Property Taxes (PPT’s) in accordance with The State
Department of Assessments and Taxation.
• Maintains all files relating to accounts payable vendor checks
• Processes and manages cash receipts for all payments made at the Finance window.
• Reviews supporting documentation for accuracy.

• Oversees and participates in the preparation of a variety of financial records and reports.
• Identifies system errors and opportunities for better financial reporting.
• Research relevant issues to identify potential tax implications, future revenue sources and
savings implications, legal and financial compliance, and alternative methods to achieve goals.
• Assists other departments in researching their financial needs.
• Assists in the development of the annual budget by reviewing current and/or prior year
transactions and impact of regional and national economic/financial factors.
• Assists independent auditors with the review of the City financial records.
• Develops and analyzes projections for internal and external sources.
• Participates in and supervises special projects when required.
• Acts as a liaison to external government agencies.
• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Comprehensive knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal purchasing procedures; thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, and laws relating to municipal financing; the ability to evaluate complex financial systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; ability to prepare informative financial reports; ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinates employees; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, associates, and the general public; and the ability to communicate complex ideas, both orally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL:
• Sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible
amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Work requires reaching, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken
word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of
machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general
surroundings and activities.
• The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Minimum Experience and Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate (preferred). Two (2) to five (5) years of professional accounting experience, the majority of which shall have been in a municipal government in a supervisory or managerial capacity over accounting functions; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Special Notices: Employees in this position are subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the City of Seat Pleasant's Drug-Free Workplace Policy, Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures.
Resume: Resumes with cover letter with request salary range should be sent to [email protected] NO PHONE CALLS