NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager for the City of Auburn, responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and financial management functions. This role ensures compliance with accounting principles and manages the City's financial records while providing financial information to management.
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Responsibilities
Manages accounting and financial reporting for the City and Water Board, including general accounting for governmental and enterprise funds, cash management and investment accounting, debt accounting, accounts payable functions and the Finance Department’s portion of payroll
Manages the financial management software, including user permissions and workflows
Leads the team that interprets and implements new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements
Works with the Budget Manager on the biennial budget process and develops and monitors budgets for special revenue and debt service funds and the Finance Department
Serves in an accounting and financial management oversight role with responsibility for performing accounting, financial reporting, financial management and supervisory functions to ensure that the City’s and Water Board’s financial records are accurate and comply with generally accepted accounting principles
Manages City and Water Board assets in accordance with State law and develops adequate internal controls, policies, and procedures to protect such assets
Performs analytical reviews of the general ledger to ensure accuracy and prepares financial reports and analyses from the general ledger
Leads the procurement of and oversee the completion of professional financial services, such as banking services, auditing services, arbitrage rebate analysis services, consulting accounting services, etc
Exercises direct supervision over assigned personnel including the work of professional accountants and other Finance Department employees as necessary and provides technical supervision to accountants and financial managers in other departments, such as the Engineering Services and Economic Development
Acts as a resource in financial management, accounting, financial reporting, and use of the automated financial management system to employees of other departments whose duties involve financial activities
The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Finance Director/Treasurer, but significant leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative
Performs the role and duties of Finance Director in his/her absence
Performs other related job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting
Experience in the supervision and/or management of accounting professionals
Active license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant, OR ability to obtain one of the following certifications: Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Finance Officer, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Government Finance Officer, Certified Fraud Examiner
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards
Knowledge of City and state tax and licensing ordinances and codes
Knowledge of federal business classification system
Knowledge of financial analysis techniques
Knowledge of policies and procedures involving the issuance, assessment and collection of tax and licensing fees
Knowledge of business management and operations methods and principles
Knowledge of computers, job related software programs, and data mining techniques
Knowledge of delinquent account collection laws
Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs
Skill in performing financial research
Skill in applying analytical methods and in organizing significant quantities of detailed financial and finance-related information
Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes
Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems
Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing
Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner
Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters
Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively
Preferred
Experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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