Accounting Manager - City

PAY 

$37.24 - $56.96 Hourly

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.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Note: Employees assigned to the Airports Department must successfully pass a thorough TSA background check including fingerprinting.  Please read the Airports Department Notice of Criminal History Records Check and Criminal History Records Checklist available at the following link:  Criminal History Records Checklist

APPLICATION QUESTIONS/WORK HISTORY

• 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.  

BENEFITS

• The City offers competitive pay and robust benefits:  Benefits Overview

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

This job is in the Financial Operations section of the Airport. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of accounts payable and receivable, to include monthly Trust docket approval, ProCard, billing, deposits, projects module, asset management, agreements, general ledger and purchasing review.  This position will be responsible for the monthly and quarterly financial reporting review for the Airport Trust, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and monthly bank reconciliations.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in Financial Management Section of the Administration Division of the Airport Department within the City of Oklahoma City and reports directly to an immediate supervisor. Employees of this classification perform duties of a professional and supervisory nature requiring skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired prior to assuming the duties of the position. The Accounting Manager is a section head and supervises the activities of a work section comprised of Municipal Accountants I, II, III, and other accounting clerical personnel. Essential job functions include: applying accounting principles and practices to a computerized municipal accounting system in order to develop and maintain accurate records of municipal accounts; monitor revenues and expenditures; and prepare periodic financial statements and administrative reports.  This requires information exchange with other City employees, outside agencies, and citizens to discuss the legality of expenditures, explain governmental regulations, and to provide or obtain information related to budgetary considerations, financial reports, etc.  Additional duties may include: evaluating pronouncements or publications of various professional standard-setting organizations to assess the City’s accounting responsibility; communicating with the Municipal Counselor’s Office concerning the legality of accounting applications; preparing special financial reports as requested by the City Manager, Council, citizens committees, etc.; and developing in-house training programs for professional and technical staff. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment; complia