Public Sector Accounting Manager - ERP & ACFR

Orange-County-Fire-Authority; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the Accounting section within the Finance Division, directing accounts receivable, cost accounting, and general ledger activities while ensuring compliance with governmental standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, at least six years in government accounting with three years of supervision, and strong communication for cross‑agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or related field.
• Six years of government accounting or finance experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage and oversee the Accounting section of the Finance Division.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with governmental accounting standards and ACFR/reporting.
• Oversee accounts receivable, cost accounting, general ledger and grants/assets.
• Support ERP implementation and policy development.

Skills

Public finance knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Financial reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting / finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the Accounting section within the Finance Division, directing accounts receivable, cost accounting, and general ledger activities while ensuring compliance with governmental standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, at least six years in government accounting with three years of supervision, and strong communication for cross‑agency collaboration.