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City of Norfolk, Virginia Senior Accounting Manager in Norfolk, Virginia
Senior Accounting Manager
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Senior Accounting Manager
Salary
$83,267.00 - $135,417.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
11981
Department
Finance
Division
City Controller
Opening Date
09/20/2024
Closing Date
10/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Department of Finance provides centralized structure and support for the City of Norfolk, to include: financial reporting; debt; payroll; procurement; risk management; fiscal systems support; accounts payable; collections; business process improvement; and retirement. Finance’s Financial Reporting Division is responsible for facilitating the City’s annual external audit, preparing the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and maintaining the integrity of the City’s general ledger accounting system. Through the provision of assistance and guidance, the Department of Finance is positioned to interact with just about every City department and is a great place to build a career. We work hard, but we also have fun and take care of our greatest resource, our people.
Financial Reporting’s Senior Accounting Manager position manages activities of the Financial Accounting and Reporting division within the Department of Finance. We follow the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and are also tasked with ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and requirements. The incumbent will be furnished with the resources, training (both formal and informal), and support needed to be successful in this position. This position will require you to work independently much of the time, but also to keep management updated on your progress. You will be counted on to suggest paths of improvement, obtain management’s buy in, and implement solutions. Overtime may be required during high volume periods and in conjunction with federal and state deadlines. While we continue to build a great Financial Reporting team and try to limit additional hours as much as possible, failing to meet our essential City obligations is not an option for our division.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Directs and coordinates activities of the Department of Finance's Financial Reporting Bureau Grants team.
Reconciles, reviews, and approves transactions using the City's financial system. Manages and oversees the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and assists with the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Prepares audit workpapers and schedules.
Manages and facilitates the annual external single audit.
Implements and monitors financial accounting and reporting standards.
Supervises and develops staff by reviewing work product, providing feedback, and ensuring adherence to expectations.
Analyzes and recommends redesigned processes, policies, procedures, and internal controls to executive management.
Responsible for strategic planning and continuously looking for new and innovative ways to enhance and streamline financial processes and procedures.
Provides feedback and direction to other City departments utilizing strong communication skills and customer service techniques.
Serves as the backup to the City Controller.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Works additional hours as required to meet departmental obligations and deadlines
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Required:
- Three years of experience in accounting supervision and computer software application.
Preferred candidate will possess:
Bachelor's or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Five years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
Three years of supervision/management experience.
Public Accounting experience.
Five years of grant management and financial reporting experience.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.
Additional Information & Requirements
- Certified Public Accountant required.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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Please list accounting mainframe systems you have proficiency in, such as AFMS or MUNIS. Type "N/A" if you are not proficient in any accounting mainframe systems.
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Do you have experience preparing work papers for external auditors?
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Please rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. (Applicants may be subject to a skills assessment.)
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Please list any professional certifications you hold. If you do not have any professional certifications, type "N/A."
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How many years of experience in grants management do you have?
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Please describe your experience in grant management. If you do not have any grant management experience, type "N/A."
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Have you worked in local government? If so, for how many years?
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Are you able and willing to work additional hours if and when required?
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Are you willing and able to work both remotely and onsite in an office environment depending on conditions and at management's discretion?
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Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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