Watershed Manager I

Posted util: January 19, 2024

Salary range: $56,614 - $94,288

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

Description -

General Description and Classification Standards

Manages an accounting group for assigned department(s) through subordinates to oversee the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, Procurement,,k./ and others in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures. Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors.

Supervision Received

Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results. This level would be considered "middle" management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned .

• Manages an accounting group for assigned department(s) overseeing the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures
• Design operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency.
• Ensures integrity of data produced in systems and ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data and revenue
• May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure record keeping of historical purposes
• Manages the day to day operations of accounting & accounts Payable operations
• Creates operating plans and reporting systems
• Manages account receivable through processing & reporting
• Develops organizational structure and selects, develops and manages staff.
• Establishes internal processes, interprets and applies organizational policies and provides input into policy and strategy.
• Manages Payables, Receiving, purchasing, and other related functions
• Reviews purchase/supply orders and expense accounts
• Develop andor implement process improvement initiatives as needed
• Process Checks, Projects, AP, Journal Entries, Procurement & Reporting
• Any other duty that may be assigned

Decision Making

Interprets organizational policies and recommend exceptions. Applies organizational policies. Makes purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines

Leadership Provided

Has formal supervisory authority over work group (typically at least 1-3 employees) to include discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of the accounting profession.

Knowledge of relationship of professional disciplines among related organizations and functions.

Strong accounting theory and GAAP knowledge.

Leadership and motivational skills in identifying operating issues and developing solutions. Highly developed skill; Oracle ERP, operating MS Office, and related databases.

Ability to apply experience and professional knowledge to carry out most assignments

Ability to apply and communicate general knowledge across organization or discipline lines

Knowledge and ability to train assigned employees

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)

4-7 years of relative experience (on an exception basis)

Licensures and Certifications

None required. However, relative Certification will be an advantage

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.