Accounting Manager

Town of Mead; Mead (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Mead is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial records, and support the Administrative Services Director and other leaders. The role focuses on GAAP/GASB compliance, audits, and timely financial reporting to guide strategic decisions.

The position requires on-site work in Mead, CO, with supervision of the finance team, payroll processing, grants, capital asset management and annual budget development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible governmental finance experience at a professional level is required.
• Three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role within a public sector environment is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and reviews the work of the accounting team in the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, cash receipting and payroll for accuracy and proper recording in the general ledger.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and staff report for Board of Trustees, explaining variances and other financial indicators; may present to the Board as needed.
• Responsible for filing of all local, state and federal filings related to payroll, budgets, expenditures, grants and audits.
• Leads the annual audit process by preparing audit work papers, supporting schedules and journal entries; ensuring timely year-end close procedures; liaising with auditors; preparing footnotes and the ACFR for the Town and component units.
• Interprets policy and complex procedures for the guidance of subordinates.
• Ensures grant compliance including monitoring allowable expenditures, timely reporting and audit requirements.
• Completes month-end and year-end processes including journal entries for accruals, capitalization & depreciation, long-term debt entries.
• Maintain capital asset inventory and annually compile department inventory reports.
• Interviews and selects perspective finance clerks, orients and trains new employees, conducts performance evaluations.
• Responds to inquiries from individuals, public agencies and vendors.
• Recommends and implements improvements to financial systems, processes and policies.
• Monitors cash flow, investments and budget status and suggests adjustments.
• Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers and journals for various accounts.
• Collaborates on annual budget preparation including long-term projections and debt service schedules.
• Exercises supervision over accounting and administrative personnel.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Policy interpretation

Team supervision

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Caselle

MS Excel

Job description

The Accounting Manager leads and manages the daily operations of accounting, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial records and reporting. This position works directly with Administrative Services Director and other department directors and ensures the fiscal integrity of the Town by overseeing compliance with all applicable accounting standards, laws, internal controls and municipal policies. This role includes preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, managing fund accounting and supporting the development and monitoring of the annual Town Budget.

This role will be responsible for the supervision, training, and guidance of the finance team. The primary purpose is to provide timely, accurate, and compliant financial information that supports the organization's strategic decision-making and business objectives.

Work Arrangement:

The position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Plans, assigns, directs and reviews the work of the accounting team in the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, cash receipting and payroll for accuracy and proper recording in the general ledger.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and staff report for Board of Trustees, explaining variances and other financial indicators; may present to the Board as needed.
• Responsible for filing of all local, state and federal filings related to payroll, budgets, expenditures, grants and audits.
• Leads the annual audit process by preparing audit work papers, supporting schedules and journal entries; ensuring necessary year-end close procedures are performed timely and accurately; acting as a liaison between the Town and the auditors; preparing footnotes, financial statements and the Management Discussion and Analysis (M&A) and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Town and component units; and ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables
• Interprets policy and complex procedures for the guidance of subordinates
• Ensures grant compliance including monitoring allowable expenditures, timely reporting and audit requirements
• Completes month-end and year-end processes including journal entries for accruals, capitalization & depreciation, long-term debt entries, etc
• Assist with property, casualty and general liability insurance renewals, audits, and claims.
• Maintain capital asset inventory and annually compile department inventory reports
• Interviews and selects perspective finance clerks, orients and trains new employees, conducts or participates in the evaluation of employee performance
• Responds to individual, public agency, and vendor requests, inquiries and referrals
• Recommends and implements improvements to financial systems, processes and policies
• Monitors cash flow, investments and budget status making recommendations for adjustments
• Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers and journals for a variety of specialized departmental accounts
• Conducts special financial analyses and enumerations as required
• Collaborates with Administrative Services Director and department directors on the preparation of the annual budget including preparation of long-term financial projections, analyze historical trends, update replacement schedules, maintain debt service schedules and provide staffing and benefit projections
• Exercises direct and indirect supervision over accounting and administrative personnel
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible governmental finance experience at a professional level is required.
• Three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role within a public sector environment is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including providing training, guidance, mentorship and evaluation of performance.
• Knowledge of procedures, policies, rules, and regulations governing administrative functions and accounting principles, laws, practices, and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Knowledge of computer use, Microsoft Office (with advanced practical knowledge of MS Excel), database management and computerized bookkeeping software, such as Caselle.
• Ability to make independent decisions and to develop and recommend changes to work processes to meet changing needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and present complex financial data to all audiences including employees, vendors, contractors, Board of Trustees, and the public.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures of financial and statistical record keeping.
• Ability to understand, interpret and disseminate financial information.
• Knowledge of governmental appropriation, budgeting, capital asset management, investing and financial planning.
• Ability to verify financial documents and reports and to make authenticated calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, the Board, the public and other partner entities.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Frequency Guide

Rarely (R) | Occasionally (O) | Frequently (F) | Constantly (C)

Less than - 5% | 6 – 30% | 31% - 70% | Over 70%

Physical Task | Frequency | Physical Surroundings | Frequency

Sitting | F | Extreme Temperatures | R

Standing | F | Inside Work | C

Walking | F | Outside Work | R

Running | R | Walking on uneven surfaces | R

Stooping | O | Working at height | R

Kneeling | R | Other:

Squatting | R

Climbing | R | Environmental Conditions

Balancing | O | Exposure to Chemicals | R

Reaching | O | Exposure to Gases/Fumes/Dust | R

Grasping | C | High Noise Levels | R

Fingering | C | Moderate Noise Levels | O

Handling | C | Vibrations | R

Visual Acuity: Near | F | Light/Power Equipment Ops | R

Visual Acuity Far | O | Heavy Equipment Operation | R

Depth Perception | R | Work in Traffic | R

Color Discrimination | R | Local Travel | F

Peripheral Vision | O | Out of Town Travel | O

Talking | C | Other:

Hearing | C

Other: | Weight of Objects Moved

Over 100 pounds | R

Over 50 Pounds | R

Over 10 pounds | O