ACCOUNTING MANAGER (F/T)
City of Oakdale
Oakdale, CA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on March 22, 2019
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs journey level professional and technical administrative, accounting and related financial functions and
provides assistance to the Finance Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains and accepts the General Ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
Prepares periodic financial reports and assist in the preparation of annual and other state or federal
financial report.
Assists in preparation of year-end closings and accompanying financial reports.
Prepares bank reconciliations, treasurer and department reports.
Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers and accounts; examines all accounting transactions to ensure
accuracy; corrects financial records as necessary.
Assists in monitoring various accounts, verifying availability of finds and classification of expenditures;
researches and analyzes transactions to resolve problems.
Assists in preparing financial reports for internal as well as external purposes.
Reconciles general ledgers and subsidiary accounts.
Performs grant accounting work related to federal, state or grant agency funding; maintains records for
audit purposes.
Performs special department projects as may be assigned by the Finance Director.
Receives, reviews, verifies budget, and issues purchases orders.
Reviews and audits accounts payable trial registers.
Coordinates with departments regarding compliance with grants and administration of reporting.
Identifies and initializes tracking of fixed assets being purchased.
Assists in the preparation of the budgets.
Coordinates with Police Department regarding compliance with grants administration and reporting.
Works with outside agencies in the collection, reconciliation and payment of Assessment District taxes.
Prepares surplus property reports for the City Council.
Assists the Finance Director with journal entries, financial analysis and department administration.
Trains and supervises the work of Finance Clerks and or/other subordinate staff.
Preforms related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to:
Perform professional financial accounting as well as technical administrative and clerical tasks.
Prioritize and schedule work.
Prepare and monitor a budget.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain up to date knowledge of financial regulations.
Establish and maintain effective relationships.
Operate a computer and related software.
Prepare statistical records and reports.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Interpret and explain policies and procedures.
Prepare and maintain records and files.
Perform research, compile data, and prepare reports.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of public accounting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Technical aspects of accounting and financial administration.
Operation of computers and related software.
Statistical research and survey methods.
Applicable sections of accounting, tax, and financial codes, regulations and laws.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and work direction.
Budget preparation and control.
Modern office practice and procedures.
Financial and statistical record keeping.
Department operations and policies.
Laws and regulations related to activities.
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Graduation from a WASC accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in
accounting, finance, business administration or related field; and,
Two years of related professional experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as accounting or tax codes, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with the public and other employees.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages. Ability to understand and apply concepts of accounting and financial administration.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal
with problems involving multiple variables in both standardized and unexpected situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Possession of valid California driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.