Municipal Court of Atlanta Accounting Manager Posting Expires: October 1, 2024 Salary: $64,274/annually General Description and Classification Standards Manages an accounting group 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 policies and procedures. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors.
Supervision Received Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results. This level would be considered "middle" management.
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 an accounting group 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 policies and procedures.
- 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 of the accounting operation.
- Creates operating plans, forecasts and reporting systems.
- Supports Finance Director with the budget preparation, submittal and administration.
- Supports Finance Director in developing 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 and expense accounts, as approved by the Finance Director.
- Preparing account reconciliations (reconciling high volume accounts).
- Assists with year-end close out.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
Decision Making Interprets organizational policies and recommend exceptions. Applies organizational policies. Makes purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines.
Leadership Provided Has formal supervisory authority over work group (typically at least 4-5 employees) to include discipline.
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.
- Knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of the accounting profession.
- Knowledge of relationship of professional disciplines among related organizations and functions.
- Strong accounting theory and GAAP knowledge.
- Leadership and motivational skills. Skill in identifying operating issues and developing solutions. Highly developed skill operating MS Office, accounting software, and databases.
- Ability to apply experience and professional knowledge to carry out most assignments in professional area.
- Ability to apply and communicate general knowledge across organization or discipline lines.
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experi ence
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
- 5-8 years of specific professional experience.
- 2-3 years in leadership position in management or project management..
Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the Master’s degree on an exception basis) with 5-8 years of specific professional experience with 2-3 years in management or project management/leadership position.
Licensures and Certifications None required. CPA desirable.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required yet limited physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-10-02
