Accounting Manager
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$ 104997 - 119521
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Job Description
Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Accounting Manager leads the operation of the GeneralAccounting Division and oversees the City of Milwaukees accounting systemdebt management accounts payable process management and financial reportingpreparation.
Essential Functions
Accounting Management
- Manage the timeliness and accuracy of the Citys financial transactions and maintain a uniform accounting system.
- Review advise and instruct staff on the recording and reporting of accounting transactions city financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare specialized reports on account transactions.
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger balances.
- Review monitor record reconcile and maintain budgetary controls. Work with staff to resolve accounting issues ensuring a balanced budget by fund and that controls within the accounting system are functioning effectively; resolve overdraft conditions.
- Monitor the Citys accounting transactions within the PeopleSoft accounting system of capital assets accounts receivable billing accounts payable inventory and purchasing; Monitor the posting of transactions to the general ledger and the interfaces that post to the general ledger including the biweekly payroll expenditures.
- Analyze financial transaction-related resolutions ordinances and contracts to ensure accurate recording of transactions in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and City policies.
- Assist in the testing of the Financial Management Information System to ensure accuracy in the recording and reporting of financial transactions.
- Review Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements and analyze their effect on the recording of City financial transactions preparing communications procedures and process changes for departments as needed.
Debt Management
- Create and maintain databases associated with the Citys debt issues and purposes.
- Establish and modify accounts funding sources funding allocations appropriations projects and segments associated with the funding by authorized borrowing and the subsequent issuance of debt instruments.
- Reconcile project funding sources and appropriations.
- Prepare and distribute Tax Incremental Districts (TID) status reports on the debt issued and related appropriations expenditures and remaining balances for each TID district.
- Instruct staff on the allocation of bond proceeds to specific projects.
- Analyze new types of debt issues and determine appropriate accounting treatments.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Preparation
- Plan organize assign and coordinate staff on the preparation of fund statements and notes reviewing statements for completeness and accuracy.
- Work with and provide information to the independent auditors such as account analysis reconciliations and transaction documentation; attend weekly status meetings to resolve issues.
- Prepare the letter of transmittal for the Comptrollers signature and the Managements Discussion and Analysis section of the Annual Report for the Deputy Comptrollers review.
- Supervise the final printing and publication of the report.
Accounts Payable Process Management
- Advise and instruct City staff on voucher preparation processing procedures account distributions corrections processes and resolving accounting and timing issues.
- Review and edit accounts payable-related training materials procedures and processes.
- Review and edit accounts payable forms such as travel advances and expense statements.
- Assist other City departments in drafting resolutions ordinances and contracts related to payment processes.
- Monitor the staff workflow to ensure vouchers are reviewed and processed promptly.
- Monitor the 1099 generation process and assist in resolving issues.
- Review issues in production environment testing and work with staff and the Information and Technology Management Division (ITMD) to resolve and correct system issues.
- Monitor the daily reconciliation process and assist in resolving issues.
- Monitor the records retention processes workflow on accounts payable-related documentation.
Accounting Division Management
- Plan prioritize and delegate staff work; Determine work schedules and assignments.
- Provide training and instructions to staff and conduct performance evaluations.
- Prepare hiring forms and communication hold interviews perform background checks and draft interviewee communications.
- Review communications to be submitted to the Comptroller for signature.
- Manage the execution of the Comptrollers Office initiatives.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of2008.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
- Five years of professional (post-degree) experience in the field of accounting or finance including one year of accounting or finance supervisory experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the date the application period closes.
Equivalent combinations of education training andexperience may also be considered; however there is no substitution for aBachelors degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process before extending any joboffers.
Desirable Qualifications
- Two years of accounting management experience.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical:
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles government accounting and reporting standards including grant accounting and governmental proprietary and fiduciary fund accounting principles.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws relative to governmental accounting procedures and requirements.
- Knowledge of state and local laws or ordinances governing custody and disbursement of funds.
- Ability to learn the Citys governmental budgeting fund accounting capital and contribution guidelines.
- Ability to learn the Citys budget processes and procedures.
- Ability to learn the Citys governmental accounting systems financial system modules ledgers and related interface.
- Knowledge of internal controls and separation of duties to control risk.
- Ability to maintain records in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.
- Ability to read interpret and apply complex rules and regulations.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite software to analyze and present data and create correspondence.
- Ability to use manage and query data within spreadsheet software programs such as Microsoft Excel.
Communication and Interpersonal
- Verbal communication skills to express oneself clearly in interactions with others and positively represent the department in multiple forums.
- Written communication skills to produce clear and concise reports data analysis letters and memos.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff management contractors consultants elected officials other City staff community partners and outside agencies.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
Leadership
- Knowledge of management principles and practices.
- Ability to effectively lead and supervise staff members engaged in accounting activities including assigning and reviewing work; setting goals policies expectations tasks and deadlines; monitoring employee performance; coaching training and team building; and addressing employee issues.
- Ability to foster an environment of inclusion wherein all employees are treated respectfully are valued for their strengths and feel that they can safely express themselves.
- Ability to support employee career development.
- Ability to encourage positive cross-departmental operations.
- Ability to create and develop a diverse work team in which all members can reach their potential.
Judgment and Professionalism
- Adherence to the standard of behavior for professional accountants outlined in the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants: integrity objectivity professional competence and due care confidentiality and professional behavior.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to accurately report financial data.
- Decision-making skills and sound judgment.
- Ability to be highly organized detail-oriented and accurate while adhering to deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while handling multiple priorities.
- Ability to be diplomatic tactful and courteous even during adverse situations.
- Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.
Current Salary
The current salary range (Pay Range 1JX) is$104997-$119521annually and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukeeresidents is$108147-$123106 annually.Appointment will be made inaccordance with the provisions of the salary ordinance.
BENEFITS:
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram which includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- OnsiteEmployee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consistof one or more of the following: an evaluation of education experience and/orresponses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test astructured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates tostructured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews mayinclude written exercises. Selection process component weights will bedetermined by further analysis of the job. INITIAL FILING DATE The selection process will be held assoon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications maybe discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. Howeverrecruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualifiedapplicants will be notified of the date time and place of the selectionprocess components. Unless otherwise required by law the City of Milwaukeewill not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant isresponsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the timeand place designated by the City of Milwaukee. EEO Code 101 The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.Additional Information
Conclusion
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
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