Robert Half is hiring: Accounting Manager in Norfolk

We are offering an opportunity for an interim position as an Accounting Manager for one of our government sector clients. This role will be pivotal in managing and overseeing various financial activities, including multiple revenue streams, expenses, and fixed assets.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of accounting professionals, ensuring work quality, providing training, and conducting performance evaluations.

• Lead the processing of various daily financial activities, ensuring compliance with cash and accrual-based accounting practices.

• Manage the preparation of complex financial reports, including comprehensive annual financial reports and comparative cost transmittal forms.

• Maintain the integrity of the Parking Enterprise Fund through fund accounting, ensuring the accuracy of automated financial accounting system and related reports.

• Assist independent auditors by providing financial information and work papers, and aid consultants with the City's annual Cost Allocation Plan.

• Perform general accounting tasks, including resolving issues with subsidiary ledgers, preparing monthly reconciliations, and assisting support staff in account reconciliation.

• Expedite budget preparation and review, assisting the budget office in the preparation of various budgets, preparing revenue and expenditure budget variance lists for auditors.

• Draft, review, and recommend approval for finance ordinances, prepare council letters, review Parking contracts, and represent the City at various meetings.

• Administer the annual lease purchase program and approve documents and pay advances.

• Provide technical assistance to various personnel and offer guidance on financial matters.n

• Possession of comprehensive knowledge and experience in Expense Analysis.
• Proven experience in managing Fixed Assets.
• Proficiency in Fixed Asset Accounting.
• Extensive experience in Cash Management.
• Demonstrated ability in Accrual Accounting.
• Familiarity with the use and management of General Ledger.
• Proven ability in Financial Reporting.
• Experience in Fund Accounting.
• Strong skills in Budget Management.
• Demonstrated expertise in Budgeting.
• Familiarity with Government Agencies & Programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.