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DescriptionThe City of Richmond Department of General Services Financial Operations Division is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Accounting Supervisor, within the Parking Division. This position will supervise the parking financial processes and procedures related to the departments billing, accounts receivable, grants, and general accounting functions for the department. The incumbent is responsible for managing accounting duties related to Capital Funds and associated accounts.Duties include but are not limited toDuties include but are not limited to:
Providing oversight of the daily operations, directing work flow, and developing scheduling for assigned areas of responsibility
Maintaining detailed records of revenue and expenditures for each CIP projects and reconciling project and award balances.
Providing monthly balance statements
Preparing detailed reporting of use of State/Federal/City funding as required by funding regulations.
Directing and/or assisting with special projects to maintain and improve operational and financial processes within the city
Developing, implementing , monitoring and evaluating policies and procedures, make recommendations to City management
Reviewing and approving transactions entered into the financial accounting system, revenue system, or other automated systems
Analyzing, developing and documenting policies and procedures and controls related to grant reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and systems implementations
Preparing and/or directing the preparation of routine and special technical and statistical reports, including single audit, annual reports, comparative costs, cost allocation and any other required management financial reports for the assigned areas of responsibility
Hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff for assigned areas of responsibility
Managing budget and approving expenditures for assigned areas of responsibility
Preparing and presenting analytical data and recommendations in a variety of settings
Handling correspondence and interfacing directly with citizens, customers, clients, vendors, and staff regarding complaints, and concerns for the assigned areas of responsibility
Performing other related duties as assigned
Qualifications, Special Certifications and LicensesMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field
Five years of journey-level professional accounting experience
Two years of supervisory experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Familiarity with various governmental funding sources preferred.
Working knowledge of Oracle based financial systems preferred.
CPA preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.Knowledge (some combination of the following):
Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel proficiently)
Debt and grant management
Electronic databases and related software applications such as Oracle-based systems, ACH and EDI syntax, VI (editor)
Internal controls
National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) guidelines, as assigned
Payment systems
Testing practices and procedures
Thorough understanding of focus area's processes and systems
Skills (some combination of the following):
Building budgets
Tracking expenditures
Forecasting
Communicating to various internal and external departments
Maintaining records
Managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Preparing reports
Processing accounts payables
Providing financial reports and accounting analysis
Running and editing computer scripts at the UNIX level
Supervising and motivating staff
Supporting monthly and annual close activities
Oral and written communication
Interpersonal communication
Abilities (some combination of the following):
Adapt
Analyze
Pay attention to detail
Problem solve
Work in teams
Americans with Disabilities Act RequirementsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly finger, talk, hear, and see; frequently walk and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, reaching, stand, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may not contain environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at .This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.