ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Institute for Building Technology and Safety
US - Louisiana - Baton Rouge
September 28, 2024
Accounting

Responsibilities:

The Accounting Manager will lead and oversee our finance team and manage the City's financial operations. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, coordinating audits, managing contracts and debt, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The role also involves assisting with budget preparation, maintaining grant documents, and overseeing procurement processes.

Oversee finance personnel, providing leadership and guidance.
Attend City Council meetings and present financial reports as required.
Assist the Mayor and Finance Director in preparing the operating budget and capital improvement programs.
Prepare monthly financial statements and summaries for the City.
Monitor financial activities and prepare the annual report for the City.
Maintain and monitor City projects using a project accounting worksheet.
Coordinate the annual financial audit and liaise with auditors.
Review and manage all contracts and leases, maintaining records of key details such as dates, services, costs, and insurance certificates.
Oversee all debt obligations, maintaining records of principal and interest payments.
Coordinate and prepare all intergovernmental grant applications, keeping City departments informed of relevant programs.
Review and manage all open insurance claims.
Oversee the collection and custody of City funds from all sources.
Ensure funds are available for payment of contracts, purchase orders, and other financial obligations, in accordance with policies, procedures, and laws.
Oversee disbursements from all City bank accounts.
Recommend bank transfers to/from the investment portfolio to manage cash flow and optimize revenue.
Oversee the procurement of personal property, materials, supplies, and services required by the City under a central purchasing system.
Create and update all financial policies and procedures.
Maintain all federal and state grant documents.
Assist with RFP/RFQ bid processes and documentation.
Prepare and review monthly reconciliations for all funds.
Oversee and review inventory reports of all City property.
Provide general administrative services and ensure all pertinent City documents are scanned and organized.
Conduct performance evaluations and oversee the training and development of department staff.
Maintain the department calendar.
Perform additional tasks as directed by the administration and the IBTS Program Director.

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive,
professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe how you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

Strong Work Ethic
Teachable/Continuous Learner
Reliable/Dependable
Collaborative/Team Contributor

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, public administration or similar degree from an accredited college or university
At least two (2) years' experience in managerial accounting, public administration, or administrative fiscal position, or at least six (6) years' experience in a managerial accounting, public administration, or an administrative fiscal position

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