This employee supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for assigned accounting and financial information services. Employee ensures work quality and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and procedures (GAAP) for governmental Financial Reporting. Employee will perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility, which may include preparing and/or auditing governmental GAAP financial statements. Perform related duties as required. This position is responsible for a large number of tasks involved with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This position takes on more Financial Reporting work, requiring the supervision of one Senior and two Accountants in the Financial reporting section. There is a significant amount of contact with the Financial Reporting consultant and Auditors in this position as well as working directly with the Division Manager and Finance Manager in Accounts & Audits.

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for assigned accounting, auditing, and financial information services.
Establishes schedules and methods for providing assigned services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.
Performs the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit as assigned.
Participates in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements City and departmental human resources policies and procedures.
Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned program budgets; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures.
Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities; reviews, analyzes, and approves financial documents, controls, financial statements, and reports; prepares a variety of financial reports as assigned; makes presentations of financial information to groups as assigned.
Serves as liaison for the assigned department or division with other city departments/divisions and outside agencies
Creates and maintains accounting systems as required to comply with policies, procedures, and guidelines of various governmental agencies.
Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in accounting and financial management, as well as in assigned area of responsibility (benefits, income tax, finance, etc.).
Assists those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.

OPEN:

Each applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university OR a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a concentration in accounting (must have successfully completed six accounting classes at an accredited university in principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, or related accounting disciplines such as auditing or tax). In addition, each applicant must have five years of experience in accounting or financial analysis. A master's degree in Accounting is preferred. Certification as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is preferred.

PROMOTIONAL:

Each applicant must have two years of experience as a Senior Accountant with the City of Cincinnati. Additionally, each applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance OR a bachelor's degree in a related discipline with a concentration in accounting (must have successfully completed six accounting classes at an accredited university in principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, or related accounting disciplines such as auditing or tax). A master's degree in accounting is preferred. Certification as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is required by some City departments.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A valid Driver's License may be required in some positions.

Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

Environmental Conditions:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens; occasional outside work required in some instances.

Physical Conditions:

Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing; general manual dexterity required.