Accounting Manager

General Description
Employees in this position are responsible for the planning and directing of accounting functions for the city by performing administrative and supervisory work. Position is responsible for accurate recording and reporting of all the City’s financial transactions producing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Performs related work as required.
Essential Functions

• Supervises accounting division staff, which is responsible for: payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, grant accounting, purchasing card, travel, and the mailroom.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial and grant statements.
• Responsible for all aspects of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Responsible for updating all fund data included in the ACFR.
• Coordinates activities with external auditors.
• Maintains capital project cost reports.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries.
• Reviews payroll activities; reviews and approves accounts payable activities.
• Prepares and monitors complex financial and accounting project plans.
• Responsible for compiling FEMA cost reports, filing to state and federal agencies, and the documentation of citywide costs related to FEMA-related events and activities.
• Updates the City’s overhead and indirect cost allocation rates.
• Reviews bank reconciliations.
• Distributes monthly and quarterly financial reports, files journal entries.
• Conducts financial, compliance, operational and performance audits.
• Responsible for preparing all lead schedules and analysis for external auditor at year-end.
• Coordinates year-end work for auditors to provide smooth facilitation of year-end audit.
• Conducts periodic reviews of the financial application software and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Trains accounting staff members and periodically updates written policies and procedures.
• Provides information under freedom of information act and answers questions and researches/resolves problems from internal and external sources.
• Develops and implements fiscal training program to End users in the City’s operating departments.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.Secondary Functions
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Training, and Experience) Bachelor’s degree in accounting, preferably a master’s in business administration or closely related field;

• Supplemented by five (5) years previous experience and/or training that includes governmental accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of desktop office software, especially electronic spreadsheet functions.

Related Knowledge and Abilities

This employee must possess knowledge of modern office procedures and of basic computer processing, operating procedures, and uniform accounting practices. This employee must have the ability to comprehend and follow moderately complex written instructions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully fulfil the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient manual dexterity to allow typing and writing.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read and comprehend departmental reports and documents.
• Sufficient auditory perception and speaking ability to answer telephones and direct calls.
• Ability to meet job demands under some stressful situations (i.e., irate citizens).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The City of Daytona Beach Shores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Daytona Beach Shores will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,972.00 - $95,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person