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Description

Opportunity for an Accounting Manager with Municipality

Schedule: 8:30 – 5:00

Salary: $80,000 - $115,000 depending on experience level

Benefits: Majority paid Health; Generous PTO; Holidays; Retirement Plan, Paid Parking; yearly increases historically, and other perks!

Position Overview: Reports to the Fiscal Director and performs oversight of accounting operational duties, maintains financial reporting, contributes to fiscal yearly budgets and ensures compliance on funds and grants for municipality. The ideal candidate has experience as an Accounting Manager and with experience in Audit; credentials such as a Bachelors of Accounting, Finance, MBA or CPA highly preferred. This role cultivates long term stable careers with succession planning.

Keys to this Role:

+ Any experience from Government, Municipality or Non-Profit is highly preferred

+ Or experience from Public Accounting specifically in Audit is a Plus

+ Bachelors of Accoutning, Finance, MBA or CPA highly preferred

+ Supervisory experience or department leadership and training

+ Strong communication skills in English, written and oral

The Accounting Manager is responsible for accounts payable, invoice payments - vendor management and adherence to contracts/purchasing agreements and other binding agreements for services. GL review, reconciliations; financial reporting; fiscal yearly budgets, projections, tracking expenditures and balances; property records; ensures proper allocations and compliance of funding and grants. Performs internal audit spot checks reviewing teams work making adjustments or resolves discrepancies. Provides mentorship to department regarding internal controls and efficiencies and general supervision. Assists with documentation needed for external audits. Collaborates with Executives providing financial reporting, budget analysis and other requests as needed. Use of Excel.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting from an accredited institution minimum

• 3-4 years of accounting experience, including 1 year in a supervisory capacity.

• Proficiency in general ledger management, and financials and audits.

• Familiarity with non-profit or governmental fund accounting practices.

• Knowledge of state budget laws, budget principles, and legislative appropriation processes.

• Ability to interpret and implement complex financial reports, policies, and memorandums.

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