NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Accounting Manager (Principal Financial Analyst)
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $186K/yr
7+ years expAlameda County Transportation Commission is a joint powers authority focused on improving mobility in Alameda County. They are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee finance activities including cash management, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance, while providing support to the Director of Finance.
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Responsibilities
Manages and directs all accounting functions including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, audit preparations, financial analysis, cash management, grants management, capital assets, payroll and benefits, and maintenance of the accounting software system
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department
Trains, motivates, directs, evaluates, and selects personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department, legal, and other accounting standards; works with employees on performance issues
Continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of finance operations and identifies opportunities for improvement, ensuring proper internal controls and segregation of duties; provides recommendations for change; and directs the implementation of process improvements
Participates in the development of annual budgets and mid-year budget updates; analyzes variances and available fund balances and recommends adjustments as required
Manages monthly reconciliations, quarter end and year-end close of Alameda CTC accounting books; ensures timely processing of transactions; examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and approves journal entries prior to posting in the financial systems
Prepares and analyzes a variety of complex financial reports, statements, and schedules; prepares annual and special reports, including the State Controller’s Financial Transactions Report
Participates in preparation and administration of annual operating budgets and mid-year budget updates; calculates cost distribution and provides financial forecasts; tracks actual revenues and expenditures against the adopted budget and prepares periodic financial statements to management and the Commission
Coordinates various financial audits and provides information upon request to independent auditors; provides accurate and timely responses to questions, gathers data, and compiles reports for auditors
Participates in the development of the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR)
Reviews Alameda CTC’s invoices for payment ensuring invoices follow agency requirements and are properly supported: provides final approval for payment and is an agency authorized signer
Prepares and presents a variety of financial reports to management and the Commission
Plans, directs, and oversees the production of a wide variety of reports for submission to various regulatory and governmental agencies; ensures compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Provides highly complex assistance to the Director of Finance; prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities; participates in various management meetings, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance
Oversees management of the agency’s financial records including maintenance of databases, files, and records; verifies accuracy of information; ensures compliance with established records retention policies, procedures, and schedules
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field
Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting and finance experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience
Expertise in government accounting, auditing, financial reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance; the desire to evaluate processes and procedures with a willingness to lead change to improve systems and workflows, including leveraging technology to streamline work processes while maintaining accuracy, transparency, and compliance in all financial operations
Experience in all accounting operations; including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and debt management, grants management, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, and financial reporting
Experience participating in financial audits and reporting, including the development of the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR)
Knowledge of financial internal control requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board regulations, and relevant federal/state/local laws
The ability to lead and supervise staff members to provide both technical direction while maintaining high standards of accuracy, consistency and efficiency, and mentorship to strengthen collaboration and foster growth
The aptitude to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, to convey complex financial information and to establish and maintain cohesive working relationships with finance staff and members of other departments, agencies and organizations, and other stakeholders
Advanced skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Preferred
Government accounting knowledge and experience desirable
Benefits
Cafeteria Plan which employees can use to choose the following:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance;
Life, AD&D, and Long-term and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Retirement Program in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS):
Classic Member (member of CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013) – 2.5% at age 55 (employee contributes 3%)
New Member (under PEPRA laws) – 2% at age 62 (employee contributes 7.75%, this amount is subject to change at the beginning of each fiscal year per CalPERS calculations)
Vacation Leave: Starts at 10 days per year and increases based on years of service.
Sick Leave: Accrued at one (1) day per month.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays, plus three (3) floating holidays, per year.
Other benefits include transit subsidy, flexible spending accounts, 457 retirement plan, tuition assistance, etc.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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