Listing Summary

Description

The purpose of the Account Manager classification within the Finance Department is to perform managerial, administrative, and technical work in the role of the City’s Accounting Manager. This mid-level management position is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the integrity of the City’s accounting operations. The responsibilities include safeguarding City assets, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions processed through the payroll, accounts receivable, purchasing, accounts payable, and general ledger systems of the City, as well as planning, managing, and monitoring all activities assigned to the Accounting Operations of the City. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees financial operations for a city government.
• Responsible for asset safeguarding, payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger activities
• Sets goals, monitors deadlines, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Manages staff, including hiring, directing, and evaluating performance.
• Implements procedural changes and supervises accounting staff.
• Reviews and posts journal entries, prepares financial reports, and manages grants.
• Manages city investments and capital leases, ensuring accurate records and reporting.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and assists Finance Director as needed.
• May act as Finance Director in their absence.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred).

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance or management role.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles and financial systems.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

 

Examples of Duties

*The functions listed below are those that represent most of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Oversees financial operations for a city government.

• Responsible for asset safeguarding, payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger activities
• Sets goals, monitors deadlines, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Manages staff, including hiring, directing, and evaluating performance.
• Implements procedural changes and supervises accounting staff.
• Reviews and posts journal entries, prepares financial reports, and manages grants.
• Manages city investments and capital leases, ensuring accurate records and reporting.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and assists Finance Director as needed.
• May act as Finance Director in their absence.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

 

Typical Qualifications

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field.

Experience: Requires two years’ experience in government accounting, finance, or closely related experience.