• Job Description

  Req#: 4963999
  Under general direction from the Chief Financial Officer, this position plans, directs, and oversees the City accounting, financial reporting, grant reporting, accounts receivable, cash management, accounts payable, procurement card, and payroll operations.
  • Directs, plans, and coordinates the activities of personnel involved in reviewing, examining, and evaluating accounting and reporting requirements for City funds, for all types including enterprise, fiduciary, special revenue and internal service funds.
  • Develops processes to determine trends affecting accounting and reporting needs. Develops accounting guidelines. Interprets laws, ordinances, generally accepted accounting principles and City policies.
  • Works closely with the City’s external auditor on the audit of the City’s annual financial statements and single audit.
  • Leads the implementation of new accounting standards, including the development of new procedures, policies, and accounting practices.
  • Ensures compliance with payroll laws and best practices.
  • Initiates and develops improvement for existing programs, projects and procedures.
  • Develops, reviews, and analyzes financial summaries and reports.
  • Manages division and section activities.
  • Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, and recommendation for dismissal.
  • Perform related duties as required.
  Completion of a bachelor degree in accounting, or a related field with an additional seven years of experience in accounting or any combination of relevant education and experience.
  
  Required Licenses/Certifications
  Certified Public Accountant
  
  Prefer
  Graduate degree in Accounting or MBA.Knowledge of:
  • Principles, practices, and standards of general and governmental accounting.
  • Financial reporting concepts and preferred accounting principles.
  • Internal control systems used for general accounting principles.
  • Payroll tax laws.
  Ability to:
  • Complete accurate data for records, reports, and legal documentation.
  • Prepare accurate and complex financial statements.
  • Resolve problems or situations requiring exercise of good judgement.
  • Effectively communicate – oral and written.
  • Use independent, professional judgment to propose and implement changes required by accounting standards.
  Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
  • Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height.
  • Frequently pull or push objects.

• About the company

  Lubbock is the 11th-most populous city in the US state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County.

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