Introduction
This
is highly responsible professional and technical accounting and managerial work
in a centralized accounting division reporting to the City’s Chief Financial
Officer.
Nature Of Work
Under
administrative direction, the employee supervises the accounting areas of
payroll, general employees’ pension, capital projects, accounts payable,
billing, accounts receivable, investments,
banking, disbursements, cash receipts, property control, reporting,
external audit, grants, general
accounting and accounting systems. Work is of unusual difficulty and requires
the application of extensive initiative and independent judgment in performing
technical and supervisory accounting functions and managing a central
accounting program which is efficient, responsive to user needs, and in
conformance with sound governmental accounting practices and principles. The
formulation of accounting policies and procedures, selection of work methods,
and development of accounting systems are major responsibilities of this
position. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results
achieved. Appointed position; employee serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.
Examples of Duties
Plans, develops, implements, maintains, and coordinates the
central accounting program, including accounts receivables, accounts payable,
general accounting, central payroll, pension, etc., to include sound internal controls
and an overarching internal control framework.
Plans and organizes the annual external audit for all
activities of the city; reviews unique projects for financial feasibility;
reviews all financial transactions of the city relating to bonds and documents
which require authorization for payment to county, state, and federal
government entities.
Responds to internal auditors on various recommendations
proposed for such areas as accounts payable, fixed assets, investments, cash
receiving, debt, payroll, pension, federal funds, etc.
Consults with staff on investments to determine which is
most advantageous for the city based on timing and type of investment;
coordinates arbitrage rebates and files tax returns as appropriate.
Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for audit, banking, and
other accounting related services;
Reviews program changes and system access to the financial
system; supervises the processing of payroll records, general ledger
transactions, balancing of utility accounts, central cashiering services, and
the production of financial reports.
Prepares reports and correspondence; assigns, develops and
evaluates staff; manages unit budget and work processes.
Performs related tasks.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of: modern accounting principles and practices; internal accounting control principles and practices; governmental accounting standards; modern management practices and procedures; federal and state laws and guidelines relating to job duties; methods and sources for investing city funds.
Considerable knowledge of: application of data processing to accounting systems and financial analysis.
Ability to: prepare complex accounting and fiscal reports and statements; analyze financial transactions and effect appropriate original or adjusting journal entries; plan, assign, direct and coordinate the work of professional, para-professional and clerical employees in a manner that promotes full performance; establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, directors, managers, other employees, and external auditing staff; plan, organize and refine procedures.
Physical Requirements
Mobility— mostly sedentary, indoors, occasional standing and walking; occasional pushing, pulling, balancing, bending, twisting, climbing, kneeling, squatting; Lifting/Carrying—occasional 20 pounds or less; Dexterity — frequent handling, reaching, grasping, and fingering; Hearing/Talking — frequent hearing and speaking normal speech and speaking loudly over equipment noise; occasional hearing/talking on a radio; Visual —frequent use of good overall vision, at normal or corrected to normal acuity; frequent use of depth perception and peripheral vision; occasional reading and close-up work; very frequent use of computer, attention to detail, transcription/proofreading Environmental — frequent outdoors, occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, and odors; occasional exposure to varied weather conditions; Emotional/Psychological — frequent concentration and working independently; Special Requirements — working overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and/or emergency call-back; occasional travel
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation
from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s, preferably a
master’s, degree in accounting or a closely related field and a minimum of five
(5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience in a
government or government related setting, including supervisory experience. or an equivalent combination of education (not less than
possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would
reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession
of the following certifications is preferred: Certified Public
Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).
Possession
of a valid drivers license may be required.
Examination
Evaluation
of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all
pre-employment processing.
Comments
During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.