Comptroller

City Of Phenix City MS4 PH Ii - Phenix City, AL

Full-time - Senior

Phenix City, AL

About the position

The Comptroller position in the City of Phenix City is a full-time role under the direction of the Finance Director. The role involves performing and reviewing various accounting tasks, including payroll administration, purchasing, revenue collection, and managing accounts payable and receivable functions. The Comptroller will supervise the preparation of financial reports and audits, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and represent the Finance Department in the absence of the Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists in the preparation of monthly financial reports and the annual external financial audit.
• Reviews and assists in maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Assists with reviewing bank account reconciliations and provides technical guidance to purchasing operations, payroll administration, accounts payable and account receivable process and cash management functions.
• Assists in recording and accurately reporting capital assets.
• Prepares intricate journal entries and assists in reviewing routine accounting transactions.
• Researches and collects data to ensure accurate accounting and reporting for grant administration.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and various City, State and Federal regulations.
• Supervises the City's banking activities.
• Prepares cash flow projections and monthly investment reports in accordance with the best practices and the City's guidelines and policies.
• Ensures that financial reporting is in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards, federal, state and municipal laws.
• Ensures processes and procedures are implemented and in place to promote effective financial operations and accurate and reliable financial reporting.
• Serves as representative of the Finance Department in the absence of the Finance Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting or finance with at least two (2) years managerial experience.
• CPA certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary range of $72.9K - $92.3K per year.
• Potential for overtime and weekend work as needed.