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- REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close at any time.The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for AP Accounting Manager.
General Description
Supervises the activities of professional and clerical staff in the management of the accounting and financial reporting sections in the Finance Division.Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance; or a Bachelor's degree and coursework that qualifies for the CPA Examination.
Requires four (4) years experience in governmental accounting, auditing or closely related experience; including four (4) years supervising subordinates and working collaboratively with a team and customers on solution-focused outcomes.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
None.
Preferences
Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
Doctorate in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
Active Accounts Payable Manager Certification issued by a nationally recognized sponsor
Active Certified Public Accountant license or equivalent
Active Fraud or Internal Audit certification issued by a nationally recognized sponsor
4 or more years of experience with PeopleSoft financials module or other large ERP A/P system experience
4 or more years of vendor registration, management, and IRS 1099 filing management experience
4 or more years Extensive experience complying with laws, rules and regulations that apply to disbursements
4 or more years experience with electronic document management system
Strong skills coordinating cross functional work-groups and training small/large groups of employees on accounts payable and purchase policy and procedures
Strong experience in laws and regulations for disbursements
Strong experience in vendor registration and IRS 1099 filing management
Strong experience in accounting and purchasing and the ability to communicate technical accounting data to non-accountants
Experience working with auditors and ability to function well under tight deadlines
Ability to exercise professional judgment and provide recommendations for solutions using strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience developing policies and procedures
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Manages the Accounts Payable accounting functions
Develops and monitors risk based reviews of Disbursement requests
Responsible for leading a team of Accounts Payable supervisors and specialists
Responsible for selecting and implementing performance measures for the Accounts Payable section of the Accounting division
Acts as a liaison with customers and other County agencies
Manages the activities of staff to ensure that all county accounting is performed in accordance with the prescribed accounting and administrative standards and regulations including processing all invoices
Ensures the accuracy of financial and accounting information by performing analytical reviews to confirm that financial information is reasonable, in compliance with accounting and reporting standards and procedures
Represents the Accounting Director and/or Assistant Director in various interdepartmental contacts, confers with departmental administrators and officials on fiscal issues, to ensure accurate interpretation of financial accounting standards and procedures.
Performs related work as assigned.- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.None.
- SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Business Insight
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Ensures that the team understands and discusses relevant industry changes. Gives strong messages about how people's efforts make a difference to the broader organization.- Financial Acumen
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Fosters accountability for making good financial decisions; provides guidance to help the team make astute decisions. Summarizes financial performance data and explains implications for the organization.- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.- Directs Work
Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Delegates tasks, providing generally clear expectations to staff. Coordinates and integrates the team's work, reducing duplication. Measures team progress using the right indicators; recognizes when problems or shortfalls occur.- Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.- Builds Effective Teams
Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.