Accounting Manager I, Austin Public Health

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Job Description:

Purpose:

• Knowledge of the preparation process of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Knowledge of accounting practices and financial reporting concepts.

• Knowledge of preferred business practices.

• Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.

• Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures.

• Knowledge of supervisory and management theory and techniques.

• Skill in analyzing preparing reviewing and balancing routing fiscal transactions and general ledger accounts.

• Skill in managing large volumes of numerical data.

• Skill in analyzing/ interpreting complex financial data and proposing viable solutions.

• Skill in effective oral and written communication.

• Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.

• Skill in the application of cost benefit analysis present value theory and computer fundamentals.

• Skill in determining needs gathering analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management use.

• Skill in anticipating and accurately predicting the results of alternate courses of action.

• Skill in compiling division reports.

• Skill in preparing accurate and complex financial statements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to Accounting twenty-four (24) hours in accounting plus five (5) years of accounting experience which includes one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience.

• A Masters degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of the accounting experience.

• A CPA may substitute for the education requirement.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as relevant laws and regulations.

• Experience in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other expenditure schedules such as the Schedule of Expenditures of State Awards (SESA) and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).

• Knowledge and experience in governmental accounting and grant accounting.

• Knowledge of Citys Financial Policies

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

This position directs and manages the activities of the accounting unit engaged in preparing maintaining financial records billing and reporting within our department and within the accounting function of the City.

Austin Public Health

• This position supports Austin Public Healths Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan. Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Healths website.

Important Posting Information:

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Application Submission:

• A complete City of Austin employment application is required to apply. Please provide dates (month and year) for each job history entry. While a resume may be required it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• An assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

Electronic Notification to Applications:

Applicants will be notified via e-mail of important information regarding application status. Please ensure your email address and contact information is current and correct.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage paid sick vacation and personal time and a retirement plan.

• Salary Range is $ annually.

• This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage paid sick leave vacation and personal time and a retirement plan.

Physical Work Location:

• 2400 Grove Blvd Austin Texas 78741

Hours:

• Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm

**Hours may vary due to operational needs. An alternative schedule and remote work/telework options are available but this position requires a minimum of 40% per week in-office standard. Evenings and weekends may be required on occasion especially during an emergency response. **

Immunization Requirement:

Austin Public Health employees must comply with the departments immunization policy.

Travel:

This position may require travel to multiple work locations.

Tobacco-free Workplace:

The City of Austin is a tobacco-free workplace. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any City of Austin worksite- including construction sites parking lots garages or in personal vehicles parked on the premises.

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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race creed color national origin sex gender identity age religion veteran status disability or sexual addition the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS AIDS Related Complex or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

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