Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position posted until filled
General Description and Classification Standards
Manages multiple accounting groups and/or more complex function for assigned department(s) through subordinates to oversee the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, cash flows in accordance with GAAP polices and procedures. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. Supervision Received Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level professional.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
- Manages multiple accounting groups or more complex function for assigned department(s) overseeing the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, cash flows in accordance with GAAP polices and procedures.
- Responsible for processing the HSA (Heath Savings Accounts).
- Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency.
- Ensures integrity of data produced in systems and ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data and revenue.
- Participates in annual audits and special projects.
- May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure record keeping of historical purposes.
- Manages the day to day operations.
- Creates operating plans, forecasts and reporting systems.
- Manages the budget preparation, submittal and administration.
- Develops organizational structure and selects, develops and manages staff.
- Establishes internal processes, interprets and applies organizational policies and provides input into policy and strategy.
- Manages purchasing, inventory, equipment maintenance and other asset related functions and approves purchase/supply orders, expense accounts.
- Decision Making Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines.
Applies organizational policies Leadership Provided
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
- Extensive knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of the accounting profession.
- Knowledge of relationship of professional disciplines among related organizations and functions. Strong accounting and GAAP knowledge.
- Skill in leadership and motivation.
- Skill in identifying operating issues and developing solutions.
- Strong skills using MS Office, and accounting software, and databases.
- Ability to plan and carry out virtually all typical assignments within professional area.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to build effective relationships within organization.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis) 8 years' of specific professional experience. Must have at least 2-3 years' of management experience.
Preferred Education & Experience
Master's degree in finance or accounting (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) and 3-5 years' of professional accounting experience, including 2-3 years' of management experience.
Licensures and Certifications
None required
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
