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seeking an experienced and motivated Accounting Manager to join our Finance Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on financial professional who enjoys leadership, problem-solving, and making a meaningful contribution to the financial health of a growing community. The Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day accounting operations of the Finance Department, supervises a team of four employees, and works closely with the Finance Director on financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, compliance, and other key municipal finance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and knowledgeable finance professional with strong governmental accounting experience. A CPA is strongly preferred, although candidates with significant progressively responsible public-sector finance experience will be considered.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and oversee daily Finance Department operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Reviews payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable batches.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including reconciliations, journal entries, and cash management.
• Lead and coordinate the Village's annual audit and prepare required financial documentation and reports.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, capital planning, financial reporting, and grant administration.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, federal and state requirements, and applicable municipal regulations.
• Prepare and coordinate required federal, state, and regulatory financial filings.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to the Finance Director and Village leadership.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate Finance Department staff.
• Assist with financial policies, procedures, process improvements, and ongoing contracts.
• Oversee the annual vehicle sticker program and other assigned Finance initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Public sector muncipality/government experience is requiredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional accounting or financial management experience, including at least five (5) years in local government or public-sector finance preferred.
• CPA license strongly preferred; candidates without a CPA should demonstrate significant governmental accounting and financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audits, GAAP, GASB, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial management/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.