City of Milwaukee Wisconsin
ACCOUNTING MANAGER Job at City of Milwaukee Wisconsin in Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, US, 53244
Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Accounting Manager leads the operation of the General Accounting Division and oversees the City of Milwaukee's accounting system, debt management, accounts payable process management, and financial reporting preparation.
Essential Functions
Accounting Management
Minimum Requirements
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may also be considered; however, there is no substitution for a Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates' education as part of the background screening process before extending any job offers.
Desirable Qualifications
Technical:
The current salary range (Pay Range 1JX) is $104,997-$119,521 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $108,147-$123,106 annually. Appointment will be made in accordance with the provisions of the salary ordinance.
BENEFITS:
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes the following:
Selection Process
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.
Additional Information
Conclusion
EEO Code 101
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Accounting Manager leads the operation of the General Accounting Division and oversees the City of Milwaukee's accounting system, debt management, accounts payable process management, and financial reporting preparation.
Essential Functions
Accounting Management
- Manage the timeliness and accuracy of the City's financial transactions and maintain a uniform accounting system.
- Review, advise, and instruct staff on the recording and reporting of accounting transactions, city financial policies, and procedures.
- Prepare specialized reports on account transactions.
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger balances.
- Review, monitor, record, reconcile, and maintain budgetary controls. Work with staff to resolve accounting issues, ensuring a balanced budget by fund and that controls within the accounting system are functioning effectively; resolve overdraft conditions.
- Monitor the City's accounting transactions within the PeopleSoft accounting system of capital assets, accounts receivable, billing, accounts payable, inventory, and purchasing; Monitor the posting of transactions to the general ledger and the interfaces that post to the general ledger, including the biweekly payroll expenditures.
- Analyze financial transaction-related resolutions, ordinances, and contracts to ensure accurate recording of transactions in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and City policies.
- Assist in the testing of the Financial Management Information System to ensure accuracy in the recording and reporting of financial transactions.
- Review Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements and analyze their effect on the recording of City financial transactions, preparing communications, procedures, and process changes for departments as needed.
- Create and maintain databases associated with the City's debt issues and purposes.
- Establish and modify accounts, funding sources, funding allocations, appropriations, projects, and segments associated with the funding by authorized borrowing and the subsequent issuance of debt instruments.
- Reconcile project funding sources and appropriations.
- Prepare and distribute Tax Incremental Districts (TID) status reports on the debt issued and related appropriations, expenditures, and remaining balances for each TID district.
- Instruct staff on the allocation of bond proceeds to specific projects.
- Analyze new types of debt issues and determine appropriate accounting treatments.
- Plan, organize, assign, and coordinate staff on the preparation of fund statements and notes, reviewing statements for completeness and accuracy.
- Work with and provide information to the independent auditors, such as account analysis, reconciliations, and transaction documentation; attend weekly status meetings to resolve issues.
- Prepare the letter of transmittal for the Comptroller's signature and the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of the Annual Report for the Deputy Comptroller's review.
- Supervise the final printing and publication of the report.
- Advise and instruct City staff on voucher preparation, processing procedures, account distributions, corrections processes, and resolving accounting and timing issues.
- Review and edit accounts payable-related training materials, procedures, and processes.
- Review and edit accounts payable forms such as travel advances and expense statements.
- Assist other City departments in drafting resolutions, ordinances, and contracts related to payment processes.
- Monitor the staff workflow to ensure vouchers are reviewed and processed promptly.
- Monitor the 1099 generation process and assist in resolving issues.
- Review issues in production environment testing and work with staff and the Information and Technology Management Division (ITMD) to resolve and correct system issues.
- Monitor the daily reconciliation process and assist in resolving issues.
- Monitor the records retention processes workflow on accounts payable-related documentation.
- Plan, prioritize, and delegate staff work; Determine work schedules and assignments.
- Provide training and instructions to staff and conduct performance evaluations.
- Prepare hiring forms and communication, hold interviews, perform background checks, and draft interviewee communications.
- Review communications to be submitted to the Comptroller for signature.
- Manage the execution of the Comptroller's Office initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
- Five years of professional (post-degree) experience in the field of accounting or finance, including one year of accounting or finance supervisory experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the date the application period closes.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may also be considered; however, there is no substitution for a Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates' education as part of the background screening process before extending any job offers.
Desirable Qualifications
- Two years of accounting management experience.
Technical:
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, government accounting, and reporting standards including grant accounting and governmental, proprietary and fiduciary fund accounting principles.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws relative to governmental accounting procedures and requirements.
- Knowledge of state and local laws or ordinances governing custody and disbursement of funds.
- Ability to learn the City's governmental budgeting, fund accounting, capital, and contribution guidelines.
- Ability to learn the City's budget processes and procedures.
- Ability to learn the City's governmental accounting systems, financial system, modules, ledgers, and related interface.
- Knowledge of internal controls and separation of duties to control risk.
- Ability to maintain records in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex rules and regulations.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite software to analyze and present data and create correspondence.
- Ability to use, manage, and query data within spreadsheet software programs such as Microsoft Excel.
- Verbal communication skills to express oneself clearly in interactions with others and positively represent the department in multiple forums.
- Written communication skills to produce clear and concise reports, data analysis, letters, and memos.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff, management, contractors, consultants, elected officials, other City staff, community partners, and outside agencies.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from ones' own.
- Knowledge of management principles and practices.
- Ability to effectively lead and supervise staff members engaged in accounting activities, including assigning and reviewing work; setting goals, policies, expectations, tasks, and deadlines; monitoring employee performance; coaching, training, and team building; and addressing employee issues.
- Ability to foster an environment of inclusion wherein all employees are treated respectfully, are valued for their strengths, and feel that they can safely express themselves.
- Ability to support employee career development.
- Ability to encourage positive cross-departmental operations.
- Ability to create and develop a diverse work team in which all members can reach their potential.
- Adherence to the standard of behavior for professional accountants outlined in the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants: integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality, and professional behavior.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to accurately report financial data.
- Decision-making skills and sound judgment.
- Ability to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate while adhering to deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while handling multiple priorities.
- Ability to be diplomatic, tactful, and courteous, even during adverse situations.
- Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.
The current salary range (Pay Range 1JX) is $104,997-$119,521 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $108,147-$123,106 annually. Appointment will be made in accordance with the provisions of the salary ordinance.
BENEFITS:
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
Selection Process
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.
Additional Information
- Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL/
- If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
- The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO Code 101
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.