Accounting Manager

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life insu​

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Free pool & recreation center member​

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the Accounting division under the direction of the Assistant Finance Director. The role oversees financial activities including payroll and accounts payable, and ensures accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating the annual external audit and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). A strong background in GAAP, budgeting, and government accounting is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and five years of accounting experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Five years of experience with finance, accounting and/or financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead City's Accounting division and manage financial activities.
• Coordinate annual external financial audit and ACFR preparation.
• Supervise accounting staff to ensure compliance with City policies and regulations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Internal control

Communication

Leadership

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office software

ACFR preparation software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager is a highly skilled, management position that leads the City's Accounting division. Under the general direction of the Assistant Finance Director, the Accounting Manager manages, trains and performs financial activities and accounting functions (including payroll and accounts payable), coordinates the annual external financial audit and prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting and five years of accounting experience. Two years of supervisory experience. Five years of experience with finance, accounting and/or financial reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting, including Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR).
• Knowledge of principals of budgeting, internal control and banking/treasury/cash management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office software.
• Knowledge of financial and ACFR preparation software.
• Skill in problem solving, communication (written and oral), leadership and analyzing.
• Ability to read and interpret governmental accounting principles, standards and pronouncements, as well as federal, state, and local legislations, regulations and requirements impacting governmental accounting and payroll.
• Ability to manage and supervise staff to ensure compliance with City policies and federal and state laws and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary range for this position is $96,161 - $144,238 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.