Senior Accounting Manager - City

$43.12 - $65.93 Hourly

Note:  The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

Important APPLICANT Information: 

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

Important BENEFITS Information:

• The City offers competitive pay and robust benefits: https://www.okc.gov/home/showdocument?id=47740&t=638783981410928803

JOB SUMMARY

This job is located in the Accounting Services Division of the Finance Department within the City of Oklahoma City. The Senior Accounting Manager serves as a strategic leader overseeing advanced financial operations, system management, or payroll governance. The Senior Accounting Manager is a section manager responsible for leading the activities of a work section of a division. This may include Municipal Accountants I, II, and III, Financial Information Systems staff, and/or Payroll staff. Management assignments will typically align with the manager’s focus area but may encompass roles across accounting, financial systems, and payroll as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - GENERAL

• Ensuring compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations and supports organizational objectives through leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration.
• Providing strategic oversight of financial operations, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and other relevant standards.
• Implementing and assessing the impact of new accounting standards or system updates.
• Leading and developing a team of professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Preparing and presenting specialized financial reports for leadership and external committees.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including City departments, auditors, and outside agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – ACCOUNTING

• Applying advanced accounting principles to monitor revenues, expenditures, and the preparation of financial statements.
• Overseeing the maintenance and accuracy of financial records within a municipal accounting system.
• Developing in-house training programs to enhance staff capabilities in accounting practices.
• Overseeing various pronouncements and publications to assess the City’s accounting responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

• Managing the creation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise business systems.
• Leading system testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of enhancements.
• Serving as a liaison between internal customers, external vendors, and Information Technology staff to resolve system issues and implement upgrades.
• Providing technical training and support for system users.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – PAYROLL

• Overseeing payroll processing operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely reporting.
• Interpreting and clarifying government regulations affecting payroll and pensions.
• Monitoring and coordinating the work of payroll staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicating payroll procedures and regulations to City personnel and external stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, o