Manager of Accounting

About the Organization:

The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL), an agency within the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR), protects consumers by making sure the professionals they hire comply with state licensing laws. DOL oversees 26 boards of registration, which license and regulate more than 500,000 individuals and businesses to practice over 100 trades and professions. DOL also licenses and regulates the Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI), and the Office of Private Occupational School Education (OS).

The mission of DOL is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by licensing qualified individuals and businesses to provide services to consumers. In addition, it is the duty of the DOL to ensure fair and consistent enforcement of the licensing laws and regulations. DOL seeks to promote consumer protection, a fair and competitive marketplace, and education and outreach.

The Division of Occupational Licensure is committed to creating and sustaining a work culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful to all its employees regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran or disability status. We strive to reflect diversity in all facets and levels of our agency. The Division of Occupational Licensure values inclusiveness and diversity within their employee and management teams. Within our community we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

The Division of Occupational Licensure is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to maximize their skills and talents to serve our citizens.

About the Role:

The Manager of Accounting oversees the revenue side of accounting for the DOL.  The Manager is responsible for the oversite of the collection, depositing, and reconciliation of all revenue collected by the Division and each of the 26 boards.  The Division collects between 40 and 48 million dollars annually.   The Accounting Unit supervises the electronic system of collection and transfer of funds through online and lock box service and receives deposits and reconciles over-the-counter transactions. 

The Manager of Accounting prepares and reports financial information for the Division through financial projections and actual revenue collections.  The Manager of Accounting works closely with Board staff, Deputy Commissioner for Boards and Operations and Deputy Commissioner for Public Safety Inspections to develop, enhance, and standardize the financial procedures of each board to ensure consistency with overall Division policies. 

The Manager of Accounting supervises a staff of 4 Accountants as well as 2 Program Coordinators, who reconcile revenue associated with license applications and renewals for the DOL. 

Duties and Responsibilities: (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)

• Prepare reports for projecting revenue: Track actual revenue vs. estimates and report information to budget staff within the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, the Deputy Commissioner for Boards and Operations, Deputy Commissioner for Public Safety Inspections, and the Chief Operating Officer. The Manager of Accounting must review these projections at the end of each month and fiscal year. The Manager of Accounting must be comfortable manipulating data using formulas in Microsoft Excel.
• Verify all month-end documen