Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager is a highly skilled management position that leads the City’s Accounting division. Reporting to the Assistant Finance Director, the Accounting Manager manages, trains, and performs financial activities and accounting functions—including payroll and accounts payable—coordinates the annual external financial audit, and prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Five years of accounting experience
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Five years of experience with finance, accounting, and/or financial reporting
• Must pass background check, pre‑employment substance‑abuse screening, motor‑vehicle record check, and a job‑related physical exam; safety‑sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire

Skills

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting, including ACFR
• Knowledge of budgeting principles, internal control, and banking/treasury/cash management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office software
• Familiarity with financial and ACFR preparation software
• Problem‑solving, written and oral communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• Ability to read and interpret governmental accounting principles, standards, pronouncements, and relevant federal, state, and local regulations
• Ability to manage and supervise staff to ensure compliance with City policies and applicable laws

Physical demands

The work is primarily sedentary. The position requires occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and frequent or constant movement of negligible force. Required physical abilities include fingering, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Free membership at the City’s pool and recreation center facilities

Pay

Starting salary range: $96,161 – $144,238 annually.