Accounting Manager bei City of Friendswood

The City of Friendswood is seeking to fill the Accounting Manager position in the Finance Department.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To ensure financial records are maintained and reports are completed in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, City Charter and State/Federal regulations. To ensure the integrity of all financial transactions of an annual budget in excess of $125 million. To ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the computerized accounting system. To provide information needed for internal and external reporting. To plan, organize and direct the activities of the accounting section of the Finance Department

WORK PERFORMED:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the daily activities of the accounting division including accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, and general accounting.
• Performs typical supervisory responsibilities including staff scheduling, performance evaluations, problem resolution, training and development. Reviews and approves employee hours.

• Prepares monthly financial report to Council allowing management and council an accurate administration of the budget.
• Performs internal auditing as directed by the Deputy Director of Finance.
• Ensures the integrity and accuracy of the accounts payable and purchasing systems and processes.
• Ensures the reconciliation of accounts receivable, including reconciliation of all subsidiary ledgers and sub-systems (Utility Billing, Court, and Miscellaneous Receivables).
• Responsible for maintaining the general ledger including adding and deleting accounts.
• Ensures monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including all cash and investment accounts. Directs the periodic audit of petty cash funds.
• Periodic review of revenue and expenditure accounts.
• Reviews grant applications before submission to grantor and reviews all grant related documents prior to submission for signatures. Ensures all documents related to grants are properly retained.

• Manages the payroll process and subsequent reporting including Texas Employment Commission, Internal Revenue Service (quarterly reports and W2 reports), TMRS and other related entities.
• Ensures the integrity of the payroll system and process through periodic review and audit.
• Provides back up support for all accounting functions.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the accounting system through routine and systematic maintenance.
• Responsible for the prompt resolution of software related errors, discrepancies or processing problems.
• Assists Utility Billing, Purchasing and Budget staff with accounting issues.

• Performs other duties within the areas of responsibility as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related field.
• Three to Five years of directly related accounting experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.

This position may require 24 hour availability in the case of an emergency

The City of Friendswood is EOE/ADA and participates in E-Verify.