Accounting Manager

City of Red Oak • Full-time • Red Oak, Texas, United States • $85k - $95k / year • 1m ago

Under the supervision of the Assistant Finance Director, this position is responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical financial management work requiring professional knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of accounting. The Accounting Manager will perform accounting, auditing and financial reporting to support all accounting functions of the Finance Department.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Supervises accounting staff by scheduling and assigning tasks; establishing goals and objectives; assigning priorities and responsibilities; reviewing performance; and participating in the hiring process.
Maintains the capital asset subsidiary ledger, reconciles to the general ledger, and prepares related audit schedules.
Analyze, reconcile, and record CIP to the general ledger, and maintain project accounting records.
Monitors, evaluates, records, classifies, and provides reporting for financial transactions.
Drafts complex accounting journal entries and reviews completed entries.
Analyzes and researches accounting problems and recommends solutions.
Reviews and interprets financial records.
Reconcile financial transactions.
Maintains financial aspect of grants, grant applications, communication of processes, tracking and reporting grant activity, and providing support to departments in meeting grant-related needs.
Compiles statistical, financial accounting, or auditing reports for management.
Monitors p-card compliance with policies and procedures.
Reviews the accurate processing of a bi-weekly payroll cycle and payroll-related reporting.
Assists internal customers with proper expenditure coding and classification.
Assists with the creation and updating of policies and procedures as needed.
Participates in external and internal audits, including preparing audit schedules and financial statements, updating the notes to the financial statements, and facilitating audit requests.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Performs other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as assigned or required by the supervisor.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and exemplifies a cooperative attitude to work effectively with others and to provide quality seamless customer service.
Represents the City of Red Oak in a professional, appropriate manner at all times.
Protects classified, confidential, and sensitive information.
Performs all job duties, tasks, and activities according to work instructions, defined procedures, and policies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business or public administration, or a related field.
Two years of experience in a related position required.
Four years of accounting experience required.
Government accounting experience preferred.
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses resulting in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License with clear driving record.