Finance Manager
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Salary : $81,000.00 - $100,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : 180 N 9th Street, Show LowJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202200070Department: Administrative ServicesDivision: FinanceOpening Date: 12/20/2024Description The city will hire an Accounting Manager or a Finance Manager based on candidates qualifications and experience. Performs technical accounting duties including managing the City's accounting system, fixed assets, creating and posting journal entries to the general ledger, reconciling accounts and bank statements, preparing analyses of expenditures and revenues, and compiling financial statements. Works closely with City personnel and outside agencies to ensure policies and procedures are being followed. Prepares schedules for the City's annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR). Prepares information for auditors and participates in special projects. Works closely with City Administration to develop and publish the annual budget. Works with considerable independence and is assigned accounting projects of a difficult or complex nature, in addition to normal routine accounting assignments.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Works under the general guidance and direction of the Deputy City ManagerSUPERVISION EXERCISED:Supervises Administrative Services Analyst, Account Clerk I, Account Clerk II and Cashier Essential Duties and Responsibilities Processes accounting work by creating and posting journal entries, preparing monthly closing, compiling financial statements, monthly utilities account receivable reconciliation, and auditing payroll.Prepares annual budget, assists with review and preparation of annual department budget requests. Participates in various budget meetings and may present and/or gather data to assist management in making administration and operational decisions.Develops and submits ACFR, Budget, and PAFR to GFOA annually for applicable awards programs.Manages City lease programs, asset records, and special improvement district assessments.Approves additions of new general ledger accounts and sets them up. Performs reviews and edits of the subsystems making up the general ledger. Assists in analysis and problem solving by reconciling general ledger, reviewing and developing accounting and control policies, and assisting in special projects. Works closely with other departments on general ledger accounts reconciliations.Coordinates complex functions and internal control related activities for subsystems integrating into the general ledger, such as payroll, utilities or accounts payable. Prepares requisite integrating journal entriesPreparation of various schedules for audits and special projects. Coordinates Capital Assets reporting and responds to audit questions relating to them. Responsible for the preparation of the monthly and annual financial reports; Directs and participates in management studies, and reports on complex financial analysis and organizational and administrative policies.Prepares reconciliation of cash accounts, investment accounts and bank accounts on a monthly basis. Monitors ongoing investments and reports on returns, recommends changes. Coordinates debt service payments.Participates in the formulation and administration of accounting and auditing policies and procedures; develops, evaluates and implements internal controls; and devises systems to improve the City's fiscal management capabilities and/or compliance with Federal, State and Local ordinances or guidelines. Conducts research as necessary to provide requested information to co-workers, staff, representatives of other government agencies and the general public. Provides accounting advice designs and conducts user training for financial systems and processes, tailoring such training to the specific needs of the user.Maintains financial transparency website and manages transparency data.Coordinates records retention for assigned functional areas and is familiar with all departmental requirements based on State of Arizona Records and City's Records Management Retention guidelines.Provides leadership and training to other employees to increase their skills in assigned functional area, actively works towards understanding all functional areas in the department Performs all duties in strict compliance with appropriate safety and security standards. Ensures all applicable safety and health rules and regulations are followed. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Leads and participates in the accomplishment of organizational, departmental and workgroup goals and objectivesPerforms other duties of a similar nature or level as assignedPERIPHERAL DUTIES:Composes, inputs, and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness.Actively participates in the training and ongoing education of Finance Department staff and other members of City staff. Desired Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business, finance, accounting, or public administration

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible municipal finance or budget experience; or

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Municipal finance, accounting principles and practices; Investment fund management and municipal debt administration; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they relate to governmental entities; Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncement interpretation and implementation; and

Considerable knowledge of City budgetary and fiscal policy and procedures including applicable sources of revenue for the departments to which assigned; knowledge of legal requirements and regulations affecting fiscal management.

Knowledge of operating and capital improvement financial requirements.

Skill in entering, adjusting and retrieving data using a computer; automated financial systems; databases; and

The ability to plan, organize, and direct activities related to financial reporting and accounting, cash management, sales tax administration, investments, and debt management; Exercise good judgment; Communicate verbally and in writing with customers, clients, and the public in face-to-face, one-on-one settings; in group settings; and over a telephone; Work cooperatively with others

Special Requirements

Valid Arizona Driver's License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment

Must be bondable

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:Personal computer, including Microsoft office word, access, power point, excel and outlook; financial software systems; calculator, phone, copy and fax machinesFor an overview of Full Time benefits 01 If hired when are you available to start work? 02 Will you travel if the job requires it?

• Yes
• No

03 Are you available for on-call employment?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have experience managing or supervising staff?

• Yes
• No

05 Are you able to meet the attendance requirements of the position?

• Yes
• No

06 Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

07 Will you work overtime if required?

• Yes
• No

08 Have you ever been bonded?

• Yes
• No

09 How many years of cash handling experience do you have? 10 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

11 Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint) proficiency?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Required Question