Manager A - Accounting (Finance)

Position Summary 

This position works under the direction of the Shelby County Controller and is responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting cycle as well as supporting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. 

Pay Grade: 56 

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education   

 
Minimum Qualifications  

• Five (5) years of experience performing accounting duties or similar financial tasks; AND 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or 
• business administration. 
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience. 
• Experience working in a large corporate, governmental or nonprofit organization is preferred. 
• Governmental financial certifications or CPA Required. Certification may substitute for 2 years of experience. 
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Supervises monthly closing process with adherence to time allotments. 
• Leads in preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Grant Activity Reports. 
• Oversees Chart of Accounts and Cost Allocation Studies. 
• Participates in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements. 
• Assists reviewing and analyzing monthly reports for all funds and departments. 
• Ensures proper reporting of the general ledger, fixed assets inventory, insurance liability, and other related central accounting functions. 
• Assist with researching and advising on financial matters. 
• Remains current on new and existing governmental generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 
• Provides direction and assistance to staff and departments regarding new accounting codes 
• and sections. 
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. 

KSAs 

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in applying generally accepted accounting principles and practices issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the American Institute of CPAs. 
• Ability to supervise and work cooperatively with others. 
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to review and analyze budgets, financial reports and cost analyses. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and experience with a large-scale ERP or financial software required; strong preference for Oracle experience. 

Disclaimer 

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. 

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer 

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include appointed positions with the Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections, or the Fire Department.