Accounting Manager

POSITION: Accounting Manager

PCR#: 4310008

DIVISION: Finance

DEPARTMENT: Controller

UNION/GRADE: Unit 6/Grade 13

BASIC PURPOSE:

Manages the general accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, activity management, asset management, cash, investments and debt.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Controller.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and approves all entries to the general ledger system including payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable data. Distributes general ledger information to management.
• Supervises Senior Accountants in fixed assets, accounts receivable, billing and general accounting.
• Performs monthly general ledger closing and prepares internal financial statements.
• Prepares the Annual Financial Statements.
• Prepares schedules for Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports schedules.
• Coordinates with and provides information to Internal Audit Department and outside auditors.
• Reviews and analyzes data and reports from computerized accounting systems.
• Manages preparation of federal and state excise tax refunds.
• Prepares Fore River Railroad Corporation financial statements and reviews documentation for tax return preparation.
• Assumes the duties of Controller in his/her absence with guidance from Director, Finance.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or a related field; Master's degree in related field is preferred; and
• Understanding of accounting as acquired by at least seven (7) years of accounting experience preferably in the public sector, of which two (2) years should be in a supervisory capacity; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Excellent spreadsheet and database skills and solid knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of and experience with computerized accounting systems. Knowledge of Infor/Lawson software is preferred, but not required.
• Experience using web conferencing and collaboration tools such as WebEx.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assign work, train and oversee staff.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A Class D Driver's license (or equivalent) is preferred for travel between MWRA locations.

Certification Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Office machines as normally associated with a professional office environment, including the use of telephones, personal computers, word processing and other software, email, videoconference applications, copiers, scanners and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, including office equipment, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.

There are no requirements that weight be lifted or force be exerted in the performance of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually a moderately quiet office settings.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.