STI
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager with a proven track record as a strong accountant to support and oversee key accounting functions within the Controller's Office. This role combines leadership with active involvement in accounting tasks, requiring exceptional technical accounting skills and a thorough understanding of governmental accounting principles. This is a hands-on managerial role, combining oversight responsibilities with active participation in critical accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will excel in financial analysis, reconciliations, have a strong background in governmental accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* General Accounting:
* Oversee the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
* Perform regular reviews of trial balances to identify and resolve discrepancies or incorrect postings.
* Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers, ensuring balances are accurate and up to date.
* Financial Analysis:
* Analyze financial accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.
* Prepare and present periodic financial reports.
* Audit and Compliance:
* Prepare comprehensive audit schedules and coordinate responses to internal and external audit inquiries.
* Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB) and other relevant regulations.
* Monitor and maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
* Reconciliations and Reviews:
* Lead the reconciliation process for accounts, including grant receivable, grant payroll, fixed assets, construction in progress, and other accounts as identified.
* Review and/or prepare journal entries and supporting documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* Team Leadership and Development:
* Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and guidance to enhance performance and professional development.
* Monitor the team's workflow to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
* Process Improvement:
* Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices for efficiency.
* Collaborate with other departments to improve cross-functional processes impacting financial reporting.
* Other Duties:
* Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and provide expertise to support decision-making.
* Assist in documenting Standard Operating Procedures
* Prepare analysis and information for special request as they occur
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
* Master's degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
* CPA or CGFM designation preferred.
* Experience:
* 10+ years of relevant accounting experience and 5+ years of supervisory and management experience is highly desired.
* Experience in governmental accounting, including fund accounting and grants management.
* Experience working in a Public Accounting firm is highly desired
* Proven expertise in reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of audit schedules.
* Technical Skills:
* Direct experience working in large ERP environment and accounting systems, Oracle experience is highly desired.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, data collections, and management.
* Skills:
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness in all financial processes and reporting
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Passion for improvement
* Strong project management skills
Working Conditions:
This role primarily operates in an office environment, with opportunities for collaboration across teams and departments. Remote work flexibility may be available based on organizational policy.
Estimated Duration
03/03/2025 - 05/30/2025
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager with a proven track record as a strong accountant to support and oversee key accounting functions within the Controller's Office. This role combines leadership with active involvement in accounting tasks, requiring exceptional technical accounting skills and a thorough understanding of governmental accounting principles. This is a hands-on managerial role, combining oversight responsibilities with active participation in critical accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will excel in financial analysis, reconciliations, have a strong background in governmental accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* General Accounting:
* Oversee the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
* Perform regular reviews of trial balances to identify and resolve discrepancies or incorrect postings.
* Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers, ensuring balances are accurate and up to date.
* Financial Analysis:
* Analyze financial accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.
* Prepare and present periodic financial reports.
* Audit and Compliance:
* Prepare comprehensive audit schedules and coordinate responses to internal and external audit inquiries.
* Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB) and other relevant regulations.
* Monitor and maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
* Reconciliations and Reviews:
* Lead the reconciliation process for accounts, including grant receivable, grant payroll, fixed assets, construction in progress, and other accounts as identified.
* Review and/or prepare journal entries and supporting documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* Team Leadership and Development:
* Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and guidance to enhance performance and professional development.
* Monitor the team's workflow to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
* Process Improvement:
* Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices for efficiency.
* Collaborate with other departments to improve cross-functional processes impacting financial reporting.
* Other Duties:
* Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and provide expertise to support decision-making.
* Assist in documenting Standard Operating Procedures
* Prepare analysis and information for special request as they occur
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
* Master's degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
* CPA or CGFM designation preferred.
* Experience:
* 10+ years of relevant accounting experience and 5+ years of supervisory and management experience is highly desired.
* Experience in governmental accounting, including fund accounting and grants management.
* Experience working in a Public Accounting firm is highly desired
* Proven expertise in reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of audit schedules.
* Technical Skills:
* Direct experience working in large ERP environment and accounting systems, Oracle experience is highly desired.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, data collections, and management.
* Skills:
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness in all financial processes and reporting
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Passion for improvement
* Strong project management skills
Working Conditions:
This role primarily operates in an office environment, with opportunities for collaboration across teams and departments. Remote work flexibility may be available based on organizational policy.
Estimated Duration
03/03/2025 - 05/30/2025