Accounting Manager
Accounting Manager
Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Finance/Treasurer, the Accounting Manager assists with the handling of all the financial operations of the County including accounts payable, accounts receivable, tangible capital assets, cost accounting, producing financial statements, and performing year end functions. In addition, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the supervision and leadership of assigned staff within the division.
What you’ll do
- General direction over the Finance division, including the leadership, development, mentoring, coaching, and training of staff to support departmental operations, goals, and initiatives.
- Support and coordinate month and year-end financial procedures and ensure timely and effective reporting.
- Assists in the preparation of reports for consideration by Council and Committees
- Monitor bank accounts and investigate unknown debit or credit transactions
- Approve accounts payables on a weekly basis
- Review journal entries for accuracy prior to posting
- Post all sub-ledger and general ledger transactions
- Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
- Manage distribution of corporate cards, (credit cards, grocery cards, gas cards, etc.)
- Provide support to managers in preparing budgets to ensure accuracy and completeness of submissions.
- Co-ordinate the year-end audit process. Act as is the primary liaison with the auditors.
- Participate in the development and implementation of policies/procedures and internal control processes that pertain to financial transactions and reporting.
- Other duties as assigned
- University degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Public Administration
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- A minimum of three (3) years demonstrated financial experience, preferably in a municipal setting.
- A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience
- Knowledge of public sector accounting, financial reporting, auditing and financial control policy and procedures
- Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures related to the municipal finance function.
- Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word and Excel, and related financial accounting systems.
- Ability to think and interact effectively, tactfully, and courteously with all levels of staff, building a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with internal and external customers.
- Analytical, problem-solving and research skills; accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, complete multiple assignments, and function effectively in a high-volume workplace with tight deadlines.
- Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivating employees.