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City of Union City · 5 days ago

Accounting Manager

Union City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

City of Union City is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the Accounting Division of the Finance Department. The role involves managing budget development, fiscal forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial policies, while also training and evaluating staff.

EducationHigher EducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the activities of the Accounting Division including general accounting, accounts payable and payroll

Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; work with employees on performance issues; and implement disciplinary procedures

Prepare, review and maintain journal entries and general ledger postings and supporting financial records and supervise the maintenance of the General Ledger

Conduct and coordinate the annual audit and serve as the liaison between the City and the external auditors, provide requested information and necessary documentation for completion of the audit, and ensure timely completion of the audit, State Controller’s Office reports and other compliance reports as required

Oversee reconciliations of the City’s financial activities including bank accounts and investments, month-end and year-end close processes and prepare related reports

Plan and implement citywide budget process and related fiscal programs

Effectively communicate budget preparation calendar and information needs, capabilities, and limitations as well as budget policies, procedures and outcomes to departments, city officials, citizens, and other interested parties

Project citywide personnel costs on an annual basis and as needed

Monitor the City’s budget, perform budget analysis, prepare quarterly budget status reports, develop financial and capital plans, and prepare short- and long-range financial forecasts

Research and implement new budget initiatives that increase the usefulness and clarity of budget presentations and maximize staff efficiency

Conduct a variety of special studies; prepare and present various analyses, statistical compilations, and reports to City staff, City Council, or the public

Assist in the management of the City’s capital financing programs, including debt issuance

Facilitate development and implementation of improved processes and standard procedures

Participate in the development and implementation of Department goals, policies, and priorities

Assist in operational administration of risk management activities as assigned

Qualification

Budget preparationGovernmental accountingFinancial managementCPA LicenseFinancial forecastingManagement principlesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, financial management, economics, business administration or related field

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional municipal or government financial management experience with substantial work in budget preparation, administration, analysis, organization-wide coordination

Three (3) years of supervisory experience

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License, Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) Certificate, or similar designation, or a Master's in Public or Business Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of experience

Knowledge of management principles and practices

Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting and financial management, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation, adoption, administration, evaluation, and coordination

Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations

Ability to plan, organize, supervise and participate in the activities of the budget function

Ability to effectively plan and implement citywide budget process and related fiscal programs; develop financial plans and forecasts

Ability to analyze financial and accounting reports and make appropriate recommendations on projected revenue or cash flow

Ability to develop records, systems and procedures to ensure internal control over accounting operations; develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls and train staff in their use

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups including staff, leaders of other department, citizens, and other stakeholders

Ability to be flexible to changing conditions

Ability to work with multiple projects while dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities, while staying on schedule and meeting deadlines

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to interpret and apply state, federal and local laws and regulations related to governmental accounting and financial management

Ability to draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations

Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete reports, other written materials, and make multimedia presentations of complex, technical, and/or statistical information

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, team members, service providers, and the general public