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Accountant, City of Powder Springs [Show Details]
| Date Posted: | 02/01/2010 |
| Description: | City of Powder Springs is located in southwest Cobb Coounty: Population is approximately 15,000 and there are 116 employees.
JOB TITLE: Accountant
Department: Finance & Administration
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing general professional level accounting and bookkeeping work. Duties include the reporting of financial transactions involved in City operations, programs and services. The position reports directly to the Finance Director.
Major Duties:
• Monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts to subsidiary detail or subsystems and correction of discrepancies.
• Month-end and fiscal year-end financial system close.
• Accurate and timely reconciliation of Utility system’s bank accounts.
• Develop, update and distribute: routine budget and financial reports; complex fiscal records, including grants, programs and funds; analysis reports for City management as assigned.
• Assist Finance Director with budget preparation, consolidation and hearings; annual reporting requirements; year-end audit reports, workpapers & CAFR schedules.
• Approves purchase orders and invoices in the absence of the Finance Director.
• Participate in the design, modification and operation of the financial management, accounting and reporting systems.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge Required by the Position:
• Knowledge of modern principles and practices of public finance administration and their application to basic accounting transactions, with an emphasis on generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of database reporting.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices and equipment.
• Knowledge and application of computer hardware and software operations as they pertain to accounting and financial functions.
• Knowledge of federal and state accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the functions, organizations, staffing and operating procedures of the City departments.
• Skill in communicating detailed accounting information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to use independent, professional judgment to interpret laws and regulations, assure accounting procedure and practices compliance, make sound recommendations and/ or implement appropriate accounting mechanisms.
• Ability to accurately assess financial system needs and implement procedures for efficient financial management.
• Ability to perform complex financial, statistical, budgetary and cost analysis.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply legal and financial documents, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to perform a variety of mathematical and statistical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail and to work under the pressure of rigid deadlines.
• Ability to work independently from general instructions and broad work expectations.
• Ability to organize work for maximum efficiency.
Supervisory Controls: Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Finance Director.
Guidelines: Guidelines include governmental General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS), State and Federal laws and regulations governing municipal financial administration, city and departmental rules and regulations, and city ordinances, policies and procedures. These guidelines are clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
Complexity: The position consists of governmental accounting principles and related administrative and technical tasks.
Scope and Effect: This position is accountable for the accuracy and professional integrity of the City's financial systems, compliance requirements, financial reports and analysis, and advice given. Work is performed according to detailed and complex policies, regulations and/or accounting principles requiring some independent judgment in interpretation and application.
Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers, the general public, and other city employees.
Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems and provide services.
Physical Demands: The work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk with intermittent standing or walking. The employee occasionally lifts.
Work Environment: The work is typically performed in an office.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility: In the absence of the Finance Director, this position may supervise technical staff.
The City of Powder Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Closing Date: February 05, 2010 for Internal Applicants
February 26, 2010 for External Applicants (open until filled).
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| Qualifications: | Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Governmental Finance, or a closely related field; two (2) to three (3) years professional accounting experience required; municipal or local government experience preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience. |
| Salary: | SALARY RANGE:$42,075-65,217 (DOQ) |
| How to Apply: | All applicants must submit a City of Powder Springs employment application. Please submit letter of interest or resume along with the City of Powder Springs employment application to: Rosalyn Nealy, Human Resources Director, City of Powder Springs,
P.O. Box 46, Powder Springs, GA 30127 |
| Deadline: | February 26, 2010 until filled |
| Contact: | Rosalyn Nealy |
Finance Director, City of Toccoa [Show Details]
| Date Posted: | 01-12-2010 |
| Description: | Employment Opportunity
TOCCOA, GA (pop approx. 10,000)
FINANCE DIRECTOR- Salary Negotiable Depending on Qualifications.
This beautiful, progressive City, located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in NE Georgia, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Director. This key position with is responsible for the administration of accounting, payroll, utility billing and collections, purchasing, budgetary control ($30 million), inventory control and data processing. A staff of nine (9) is employed to carry out these responsibilities under the direction of the Finance Director and is an integral part of the management team. The Finance Director is appointed by the City Manager with approval by the City Commission. The City’s past commitment to financial excellence is evidenced by GFOA awarding Toccoa its “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting”, for many years.
The position requires an aggressive, self-motivated individual with a strong management background and demonstrated skills and experience in accounting, data processing, budget control and communications. A customer service oriented person is required for this position. Experience with enterprise funds is essential, including water, wastewater, and natural gas. Minimum requirements also include a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance of business administration (or equivalent) and five years experience in municipal finance management.
The City of Toccoa is just 90 miles from Atlanta and 40 miles from Gainesville. Toccoa is home to Toccoa Falls College, which is centered around Toccoa Falls, a 186-foot waterfall that is the tallest, non-cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi. The City obtained its name in 1874 from the native Cherokees, in whose language Toccoa means “beautiful.” The Toccoa area also has award-winning hiking trails and beautiful Lake Hartwell, which provides access to water recreation. Toccoa is the County seat of Stephens County, whose school system is one of only 34 school systems in the State in which every school meets AYP goals set by No Child Left Behind Act. Voters overwhelmingly (72%) approved a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax increase for the fifth time (SPLOST 5) in November 2008 that will provide an estimated $25 million in capital improvements during the six years beginning 2009, $9 Million of which is the City’s portion, to be used to fund infrastructure improvements.
The City of Toccoa has a variety of housing opportunities, both city living and quiet countryside neighborhoods. Prices remain affordable. Family activities abound in Toccoa/Stephens County as the governments, both city and county, have developed recreational activities including a Senior Center and municipal swimming pool. The Stephens County Hospital, The Toccoa Clinic, a Cancer Center, and a Dialysis Clinic are all in the City limits and other specialized medical services are readily available in close proximity.
Applications and resumes may be sent to the Office of the City Manager, P.O. Box 579, Toccoa, GA 30577, or emailed to manager@cityoftoccoa.com. All applications are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act. The City of Toccoa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Certified Drug Free Workplace.
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| Deadline: | 02-12-2010 |
| Contact: | Ross Hubbard |
Municipal Accounting Manager, CH2M HILL [Show Details]
| Date Posted: | 12/28/2009 |
| Description: | CH2M HILL OMI
CH2M HILL OMI partners with communities and companies to deliver a complete range of custom-tailored operations and maintenance solutions. Our services include water and wastewater system optimization; contract O&M of water, wastewater and other utilities; and complete municipal operations, including administration, public works and community development – all backed by a commitment to safety, quality, innovation and customer service. Are you ready?
The challenge? Provide a range of custom-tailored operations and maintenance solutions. As an Accounting Manager, you will manage the Accounting Department and provide direction to members of the accounting staff. Each day you will have an opportunity to perform the following Accounting functions: audit; investment management; payroll; accounts payable; accounts receivable; fixed asset programs; general ledger; and other items related to governmental fund accounting and reporting systems. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, policies, codes, regulations of governing agencies, and GAAP.
You should be a self-motivated professional with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or finance and at least five years experience in a municipal or governmental Accounting Department as well as one year of accounting management or supervisory experience. CPA preferred along with knowledge of state and federal tax regulations, investment practices, bond accounting, and cash management. Working knowledge of computerized financial systems, GAAP, auditing and reporting will be helpful. You should have the ability to operate networked personal computers using proprietary financial software, plus worksheet, database, and word processing software (preferably Microsoft Office), supervise and control computer-based financial systems, interact in a professional and respectful manner with city staff and the public, and be bondable. The top candidate will have knowledge of computerized HTE Finance Plus and HTE Community Development Plus comparable accounting software, and Microsoft Office suite, the ability to read, interpret, apply and explain municipal codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; understand, execute and explain complex oral and written instructions as well as have a desire to grow both personally as well as professionally with each accounting management opportunity.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Must be committed to high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potentials safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use computer equipment and must be able to communicate effectively with all internal and external parties. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and move about the office. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The incumbent is expected to meet attendance standards as determined by management. Must be available and willing to work on either a part-time or full-time basis according to the assigned schedule and must be available and willing to work overtime (including daily, weekend and holidays) as determined by management as necessary to meet the business needs. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Job requires less than 20% travel.
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| Qualifications: | Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Five (5) years experience in a municipal or governmental Accounting Department
- One (1) year accounting management or supervisory experience |
| Salary: | commensurate with experience |
| How to Apply: | Visit http://www.omi.ch2mhill.com/careers/ and submit your resume to Requisition # 31389BR. |
| Deadline: | n/a |
| Contact: | Kathy Jones |
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