Valley Water
Accounting Unit Manager
Valley Water, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Accounting Unit ManagerValley Water
Salary:
$173,513.60 - $221,603.20 AnnuallyJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
01815-ELocation:
CA, CADepartment:
Financial Planning and Management ServicesClosing:
9/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration.
Overview:Valley Water is seeking a highly experienced public sector Accounting Manager to oversee its General Accounting Unit. The General Accounting Manager will prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and is responsible for managing the General Accounting Unit which includes general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank deposits, financial reporting, employee expense reimbursements, payroll, and payroll and financial systems maintenance. The Accounting Manager oversees the work of 17 employees, including three senior accountants.
Our Commitment:Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Management of daily Accounting Unit activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting, and general ledger.
Management of the development and preparation of Valley Water's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Manages general accounting services responsible for performing general accounting, financial systems maintenance and control, and financial reporting functions.
Manages accounts payable services including processing authorized payments for goods and services accurately and timely.
Manages accounts receivable, bank deposits, and the accounting of all revenue income.
Manages payroll services including processing biweekly payroll and benefit disbursements.
Management of special projects as required.
Supervision of the work of 17 employees in the Accounting Unit including three senior accountants.
Verifies and approves financial records; directs the preparation of mandatory reports and tax returns.
Directs the preparation of complete audit schedules and manages successful completion of the annual financial audits.
Recommends, establishes, and administers internal accounting controls in accordance with standard audit requirements.
Reviews and signs off on processing of agreements valued less than $500,000.
Represents Valley Water to auditors, vendors, contractors, and financial institutions.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Ideal Experience:
Five (5) or more years of public agency accounting management experience.
Two (2) or more years of direct supervisory experience of accounting functions.
Five or more years of experience managing government accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger.
Experience implementing GASB requirements.
Experience overseeing and preparing financial statements for audits.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Administers complex, technical, and sensitive accounting services.
Analyzes complex accounting transactions and applies to development of financial statements.
Prepares various financial reports, including the ACFR.
Develops, revises, utilizes, and maintains accounting systems.
Establishes internal accounting controls.
Evaluates and develops improvements to accounting operations.
Conducts accounting research and prepares effective staff reports.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Impeccable judgment and responsible decision-making.
Ability to lead staff and create a culture of service excellence.
Strong work ethic.
Ideal Knowledge:
Generally accepted accounting principles.
Principles, practices, and applications of governmental accounting.
Organization and quality management practices.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
Practices of researching accounting issues.
Ideal Training and Education:Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or related field.
Required License or Certificate:CPA and/or MBA/CPFO preferred. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Valley Water Telework Program:
Eligibility for telework will depend on operational needs.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process:(1) The selection process may include application review, performance exercise, and/or interview.(2) The Employment Application will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria.
NOTE:
Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
To apply, please visit
this link .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary:
$173,513.60 - $221,603.20 AnnuallyJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
01815-ELocation:
CA, CADepartment:
Financial Planning and Management ServicesClosing:
9/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration.
Overview:Valley Water is seeking a highly experienced public sector Accounting Manager to oversee its General Accounting Unit. The General Accounting Manager will prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and is responsible for managing the General Accounting Unit which includes general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank deposits, financial reporting, employee expense reimbursements, payroll, and payroll and financial systems maintenance. The Accounting Manager oversees the work of 17 employees, including three senior accountants.
Our Commitment:Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Management of daily Accounting Unit activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting, and general ledger.
Management of the development and preparation of Valley Water's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Manages general accounting services responsible for performing general accounting, financial systems maintenance and control, and financial reporting functions.
Manages accounts payable services including processing authorized payments for goods and services accurately and timely.
Manages accounts receivable, bank deposits, and the accounting of all revenue income.
Manages payroll services including processing biweekly payroll and benefit disbursements.
Management of special projects as required.
Supervision of the work of 17 employees in the Accounting Unit including three senior accountants.
Verifies and approves financial records; directs the preparation of mandatory reports and tax returns.
Directs the preparation of complete audit schedules and manages successful completion of the annual financial audits.
Recommends, establishes, and administers internal accounting controls in accordance with standard audit requirements.
Reviews and signs off on processing of agreements valued less than $500,000.
Represents Valley Water to auditors, vendors, contractors, and financial institutions.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Ideal Experience:
Five (5) or more years of public agency accounting management experience.
Two (2) or more years of direct supervisory experience of accounting functions.
Five or more years of experience managing government accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger.
Experience implementing GASB requirements.
Experience overseeing and preparing financial statements for audits.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Administers complex, technical, and sensitive accounting services.
Analyzes complex accounting transactions and applies to development of financial statements.
Prepares various financial reports, including the ACFR.
Develops, revises, utilizes, and maintains accounting systems.
Establishes internal accounting controls.
Evaluates and develops improvements to accounting operations.
Conducts accounting research and prepares effective staff reports.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Impeccable judgment and responsible decision-making.
Ability to lead staff and create a culture of service excellence.
Strong work ethic.
Ideal Knowledge:
Generally accepted accounting principles.
Principles, practices, and applications of governmental accounting.
Organization and quality management practices.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
Practices of researching accounting issues.
Ideal Training and Education:Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or related field.
Required License or Certificate:CPA and/or MBA/CPFO preferred. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Valley Water Telework Program:
Eligibility for telework will depend on operational needs.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process:(1) The selection process may include application review, performance exercise, and/or interview.(2) The Employment Application will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria.
NOTE:
Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
To apply, please visit
this link .
#J-18808-Ljbffr