Accounting Manager

Job Description:

Accounting Manager

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: Depends on Qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks
Join our team where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health of our organization. In this position, you will supervise the daily operations of our Accounting Department, overseeing a talented team as we manage critical functions such as accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. You will not only lead and develop your staff, but also ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. Your expertise will guide the preparation of internal and external reports, assisting auditors in their evaluations, and collaborating with other city departments to address financial issues and policies.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5 years experience in accounting
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Position Overview
The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting operations of the City of Waco, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and the implementation of efficient accounting processes. This role involves managing the accounting team, overseeing the general ledger, preparing financial reports, and providing strategic financial insights to support the City's financial objectives. The Accounting Manager will also play a key role in developing and enforcing accounting policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Supervises staff and daily operations within the Accounting Department, including accounts payable or receivable, revenue, journal entries, account reconciliation, internal controls, financial reporting and audit support; performs duties within scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Oversees the work activities of assigned staff and monitors documents and accounts for compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Supervises staff; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work, develops staff skills and evaluates performance; provides technical guidance, assistance and training; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; develops work plans and assures required deadlines are met; reviews work and verifies the accuracy of financial records.
• Assists with development and preparation of internal and external financial reports, financial analyses, regulatory agency reports, consolidated financial statements and Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR); assists auditors with preparation of annual financial analyses and reports.
• Supervises a variety of technical accounting functions for the City; evaluates and analyzes financial issues and policies and recommends solutions; coordinates work with other City departments and public agencies;
• Using knowledge of Accounting policies and procedures, maintains financial records, reviews and processes technical accounting documents and evaluates and corrects technical accounting information.
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial records, and reconciles accounts to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner, within scope of authority.
• Interprets and explains the City’s accounting policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Prepares status reports and assures effective communication of financial issues.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications