Accounting Manager, Accounting

City of Alexandria, LA Job Opportunities
“Serving with Purpose”

Accounting Manager, Accounting

Annual Salary Range: $64,488.22 - $77,390.20 Grade: 34

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career as an Accounting Manager in the Accounting Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana, to plan, direct and coordinate work in the accounting of all City revenues and expenditures, including supervising accounting functions and staff, preparing financial statements and reports, and assisting in the management of the City’s cash flow and investments.

Benefits:
The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, evaluating and processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Implements and oversees accounting operations for the City; ensures adherence to established policies and procedures; ensures all accounting activities comply with local, state, and federal public regulations and requirements.
• Manages and reviews the daily operations of the department including payroll. Reviews and implements internal controls to reduce the potential of errors; tests audit trails to identify potential errors; establishes and reviews policies and procedures to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepares financial statements, summaries, and reports; and submits to the appropriate department, manager, and/or City official.
• Ensures timely preparation of all required tax returns, information reporting, and the payment of taxes when due; compiles financial data and information; prepares and submits documentation, forms, or monies to the appropriate personnel or governing body.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, preferably in governmental accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Certified Public Accountant is preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

May work weekends and holidays as needed. Accepting applications: Until filled.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.
APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA
Civil Service Department
Ph. (318) 449- 5077 or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: [email protected]
The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer