Accounting Manager

• Lead statewide strategic planning to increase educational attainment.
• Administer programs that help people access and pay for college.
• Advocate for the economic social and civic benefits of higher education.

Some of what you will be doing.

• Provide leadership and oversight for all agency accounting activities.
• Review and approve payments and journal vouchers and perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts. Ensure accounting transactions are complete and accurate.
• Supervise accounting staff and provide training and guidance on accounting issues state and agency policies rules procedures and systems.
• Coordinate the agencys fiscal year-end closing processes in coordination with the OFM Statewide Accounting unit. Prepare state and federal disclosure forms.
• Process federal grant drawdowns for reimbursement.
• Lead business process transformation efforts within WSAC such as the implementation of the states new financial system (WorkDay).
• Ensure that internal controls are effectively implemented with agency business processes.
• Develop policies and procedures as necessary that comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the OFM State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM).
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers to address evolving business needs.

Required Education and Experience

One of the following:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration Public Administration Finance or closely related field.

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and professional experience that demonstrates the required competencies.

OR

• One year of experience as a Fiscal Analyst 5 (or higher).

In addition applicants must have:

• Four years of progressively responsible professional accounting or financial management experience.
• Three years of supervisory or lead experience overseeing accounting staff or financial operations.
• Three years of experience using AFRS Enterprise Reporting or comparable statewide financial systems.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and the OFM State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel.

Core Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following:

• Critical Thinking:In the absence of clear guidelines or information use judgment and critical thinking to infer appropriate meaning and form conclusions necessary to resolve the problem or issue.
• Analysis: Use data and information in a clear and rational thought process to access and understand issues evaluate options form accurate conclusions and make decisions.
• Accountability:Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with little need for oversight. Meet productivity standards deadlines and work schedules. Stay focused on tasks in spite of distractions and interruptions. Do not make excuses for errors or problems; acknowledge and correct mistakes.
• Fiscal Accountability: Responsibly and accurately handle the publics money when processing financial transactions and/or committing fiscal resources. Consistently follow applicable fiscal guidelines regulations principles and standards.
• Analyze Financial Reports: Analyze and interpret financial reports in order to adjust entries correct discrepancies and prepare documents.
• Workload Management: Effectively organize multiple assignments sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities to produce work products that are accurate thorough and on time. Remain acutely aware of timeframes and successfully meet deadlines. If deadlines are in jeopardy appropriately seek assistance or guidance from the lead worker supervisor or manager. Effectively handle competing priorities and urgent situations making sound decisions within short timeframes and taking appropriate action.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapt easily to changing business needs conditions and work responsibilities. Adapt approach goals and methods to achieve successful solutions and results in dynamic situations. Cope well and help others deal with the ongoing demands of change; proactively embrace change as a way to accomplish goals more effectively; see the benefit and inspire others to accept change.
• Written Communication: Effectively convey ideas and information in writing using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader. Compose clear direct and succinct written messages that effectively convey ideas or information to the intended reader. Recognize when language requires adjustment to achieve understanding by differing readers and easily reword messages accordingly.
• Interpersonal Influence: Display a positive attitude and optimism about the work to be done co-workers customers management and employer policies. Influence others to approach issues positively (e.g. see issues as challenges or opportunities rather than problems; the glass is half full rather than half empty). Influence others within the organization to be excited enthused and committed to furthering the organizations objectives.

Preferred/Desired Education Experience and Competencies

• Experience implementing enterprise-wide initiatives in a government setting.
• Experience soliciting developing and implementing process improvement strategies.

To be considered for this position you must possess the required qualifications listed above. Find this job posting and complete your profile at. A complete application package includes:

1. Letter of Application. A letter of application that addresses how you meet the required education and experience described in this announcement. Applications with generic cover letters will be considered nonresponsive and may be eliminated from further consideration.
2. Resume. A detailed resume including all educational and professional experience.
3. References. A list of names titles and current telephone numbers of three (3) employment references.
4. Your responses to the supplemental questions.