Accounting Manager

Responsible for managing accounting staff in the day-to-day operations of various accounting functions. Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records and ensures compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Four (4) years of accounting experience and college level education, that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing, or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination, plus the completion of the Financial Management Training Program (FMT).

Or

Bachelors degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting and two (2) years of experience.

Degree (one of):

BACHELORS DEGREE - Preferred

Major/Minor (one of):

ACCOUNTING - Preferred

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Preferred

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Preferred

ECONOMICS - Preferred

FINANCE - Preferred

Certificate/License (one of):

ACCOUNTANT (CPA) - Preferred

CERT MGMT ACCT (CMA) - Preferred

Work – Onsite (HQ – Dallas, Texas)

• Remote/Telework not authorized per Presidential Memorandum “Return to In Person Work”
• PCS Not Authorized/LSP Not Authorized

Technical (Preferred/Required Skills/Systems):

• EXCEL - BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Required
• MICROSOFT OUTLOOK - Required
• MICROSOFT WORD - Required
• IGLAS - Preferred
• RMDS - Preferred

Manages areas of responsibility and supervises assigned staff who post and balance books of account including, but not limited to, cash book, general journal, sales book, purchase register, general and subsidiary ledgers, and/or credit entries.
Ensures processing is timely and oversees various software applications used in the reconciliation process. Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers.
Performs and/or manages the review of account reconciliations to ensure proper maintenance of general ledger accounts. Conducts research and provides feedback/recommendations on accounting processes.
Monitors processing fees for credit card processors and identifies areas where system enhancements will reduce fees. Coordinates with other organizations including banking institutions for the collection of funds and contract compliance coordination. May provide support for internal and external auditing of financial activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.