ACCOUNTING MANAGER

The City of Weatherford's Finance Department is looking to hire an Accounting Manager. This position will plan, organize, and direct the timely and accurate processing, recording, and reporting of all financial transactions for the City of Weatherford, as well as compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. This position will also manage the planning and procurement of goods and services and the disposal of surplus supplies and equipment. If you think you'd be a good fit, we would like to hear from you.

Roles & Responsibilities Include:

• Supervises accounting division personnel, directs workload, and reviews work product for the accounting, purchasing, and accounts payable functions.
• Performs professional accounting functions in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices.
• Records financial transactions through journal entries. Reviews journal entries for inconsistencies and possible irregularities.
• Analyses and reconciles various general ledger accounts and financial reports.
• Responsible for the preparation of the City's annual audit, annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR), popular annual financial report (PAFR), and related documents.
• Compiles and updates monthly financial reports such as expenditure reports, fixed asset detail report, and utility financial and capital projects reports.
• Manages the procurement process by advising staff; maintaining vendor lists; researching information; preparing documents and specifications; drafting and advertising as appropriate; conducting pre-bid meetings; receiving and reviewing proposals; recommending vendors; managing cooperative purchasing agreements; negotiating and mediating contract issues; and processing related information.
• Oversees purchases by issuing and reviewing purchase orders; approving requisitions and payments; issuing credit cards and reviewing purchases; responding to customer, supplies, and vendor issues; creating and submitting reports; and monitoring standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. • Ten (10) years experience performing accounting duties preferably in government accounting OR by any combination of training and experience leading to the described level of knowledge and skill. A financial background check will be required for this position.

Miscellaneous Information

The City of Weatherford is a strong, progressive community of over 38,000 citizens, enjoying our small town feel with our big city amenities just outside of the Fort Worth Metroplex. We are expanding our team to continue our commitment and pride in our Strong Community philosophy as well as our inclusiveness and diversity.