Management Accountant
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GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of supervisory, professional, administrative, and technical accounting and finance functions. This is accomplished by providing oversight and supervision of accounting operations; maintain financial policies, fiscal records, and internal controls; assisting with the preparation of the annual comprehensive financial report; directing staff functions, analyzing financial information; preparing financial reports; and coordinating the annual audit. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervises personnel and provides leadership within the department. Performs and supervises the preparation of periodic internal and external financial statements, supporting schedules, and related notes and periodic reports to regulators to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements. Prepares and oversees compliance and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual city, state, and federal reports with regulatory agencies. Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed. Ensures accounting activities, financial statements, and supporting schedules are compiled and reported in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accounting rules. Provides leadership direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies, as needed. Assists with the annual independent audit and directs staff to ensure the timely completion of accurate schedules and work papers to meet agreed-upon delivery dates. Participates in the preparation of statements, notes, and statistical information for the Annual Financial Report (AFR) on a timely basis to comply with external reporting deadlines of GFOA and Federal and State agencies. Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations on the City's internal controls over accounts payable, cash, accounts receivable, inventories, and fixed assets periodically and reports any deficiencies in the system. Reviews and verifies a variety of documents and forms for the Accounting Division including accounting entries and transactions, bank, and general ledger accounts reconciliations. Ensures the month-end and year-end closing of the City's books in a timely manner. Prepares and updates a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision making purposes. Plans, reviews, and conducts special studies in such areas as organizational changes, works production methods and operating procedures. Assists with the Citys debt management program, including preparing financial statements, debt schedules, bond rating presentations, and other related duties. Provide information as needed for the calculation of arbitrage. Assists with the administration of Citys cash management, to include investments, preparing cash flow reports, and ensuring liquidity needs are met. May be required to attend staff meetings, agenda meetings, and council meetings. Represents the City at various conferences and meetings. Provides assistance on projects, presentations, or functions as required. Provides staff with answers to inquiries related to accounting processes and records. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Public Administration, or a closely related field; and Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in financial and accounting administration, preferably in a municipality; and Two years of supervisory experience preferred; or Any equivalent combination of the education and experience requirements above. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices Knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications. Knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning. Knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions. Knowledge of budgetary, accounting, and reporting systems. Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices and policies, rules, and regulatory reporting requirements. General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles governing public sector financial management. Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment. Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports. Ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems, internal controls, and procedures. Ability to effectively supervise staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and city officials. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid driver's license by date of hire. Must obtain and maintain a Texas Drivers License within 90 days of hire. Must be bondable. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, analytical, and publishing software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Gravity, etc.); enterprise financial software, 10-key calculator; telephone, copy machine, fax machine, and other occupation-related business equipment as needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 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 quiet.