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Job Opening
Accounting Manager
Req #10 00039
Salary:
$6,064.67 - $9,097.08 Monthly $72,776.00 - $109,165.00 Annually
Opening date:
11/05/10
Closing date:
12/03/10 05:00 PM
Position Summary:
Manage and direct the overall accounting activities of the Financial
Services Department. Manage and direct all day-to-day activity in
the Payroll Department. Administer all accounting policies and
directives for the District. Lead and manage the accounting staff in
recording and analyzing all financial transactions and in preparing
the District’s financial reports and statements. Responsible for
establishing financial controls to ensure the protection of the
District’s assets. Perform related duties as required.
Essential Functions:
1.
Lead and manage accounting department staff responsible
for processing, recording and analyzing all transactions. Oversee
management of general ledger, accounts receivable, grants, accounts
payable, and capital assets in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, government standards, FTA regulations and
District policy.
2.
Supervises Accounts Payable, Payroll and Accounting Staff.
Monitor staff performance and provide feedback in regard to
managing all personnel issues. Responsible for providing first line
management support to Payroll and Accounts Payable staff in relation
to day-to-day processing, developing procedures and resolving policy
issues. Manage accounting functions to ensure that all accounting
departm ent em ployees are properly cross-trained and that
appropriate coverage of functions occurs when an employee is
absent.
3. Support Director of Financial Services in relation to union
grievances, year-end tax issues, and pension issues.
4. Ensure all required tax reporting is completed properly and in
a timely manner. Research new tax regulations and implement
necessary changes to the business process.
5. Responsible for the District’s financial reporting including the
preparation of monthly financial statements, quarterly and annual
reports to the FTA, and the annual audited financial statements.
Issue financial statements internally and externally to users such as
the Board of Directors, Tax Supervising & Conservation Commission
(TSCC), the Federal Transit Adm inistration (FTA), trustees and
bondholders, municipal security repositories, and various banking
institutions.
6. Responsible for resolution of issues and interpretation of
requirem ents regarding District contracts, rules and policies.
Requirements include initiating the necessary interdepartmental
meetings and communications to ensure that accounting issues
are fully addressed in a timely manner.
7. Establish financial controls and accounting procedures
necessary to ensure the protection of the District’s assets. Direct
staff in the developm ent of accounting systems, policies and
p ro ce sse s to im p rove in te rn a l c o n tro ls and m a na gem ent
information. Responsible for performance of accounting control
activities including review of journal entries and monthly account
reconciliations. Perform detail review of financial statem ents
monthly.
8. Provide oversight and management review of the District’s
annual budget documents. Monitor budget variances throughout
the fiscal year to ensure the highest degree of accuracy and
compliance with Oregon Budget Law.
9. Manage all external financial audits. Supervise staff in the
preparation of schedules and other data requested by auditors.
Responsible for the completion of the annual audited financial
statement in compliance with regulations and deadlines.
10. Responsible for the implementation of financial systems
software programs in coordination with the Information Technology
Departm ent. Perform as user project leader in the planning,
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designing, integration, and implementation of financial software
upgrades. Ensure that appropriate testing is performed during all
financial software implementations and upgrades.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, with
course work in accounting. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
designation or desired.
Seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience,
including financial reporting. Five years direct supervisory experience
overseeing basic accounting groups, (accounts payable, accounts
receivable, payroll, general accounting) required. Transit or
go ve rn m e n ta l a c c o u n tin g e xp e rie n ce d esired . Exp erien ce
supervising in a combined union and non-union environment desired.
Significant experience utilizing Oracle Financial system s and
applications.
Or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
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Selection Process - Candidates will be selected based at minimum
on the result of:
1. Application Review
2. Resume / Cover Letter
3. Supplemental Testing
4. Criminal Background Check
5. Reference & Degree Verification
It is your responsibility, and to your benefit, to describe in detail how
your education, training and work experience meet the requirements
of the position for which you are applying. If applicable, please
provide at least ten years of your work history, including any volunteer
and internship experience you may have. You are encouraged to
attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and letters of
recommendation with your application.
Online applications are permitted five attachments; however each
attachment is limited to 5MB. Please include your attachments in
the “Resume Attachment” section. A second option for attaching
multiple documents is to send them tojobs@trim et.org and we will
attach them to your online application. You may also fax your
m aterials to 503-962-3477 or 503-962-7440. Incom plete
applications will not be considered. Resumes will not be considered
in lieu of a completed application.
To apply, please visit our website at http://trimet.org/jobs.
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be
used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
Persons needing an accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact
TriMet Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at
503-238-5811. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the
need for accommodation is required.
TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing
an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the
diverse community we serve, including the elderly and persons with
disabilities.
Accounting Manager Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Please describe your experience in overseeing and managing
accounting groups (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll,
general accounting, etc.).
*2. In what capacity and how familiar are you with FTA guidelines,
circulars and State of Oregon local budget laws?
*3. Describe your experience in external financial audits and
monthly financial reporting.
* Required Question
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