Manager, Accounting

Job Description:

Manager, Accounting

Description

General

The Manager, Accounting, reports to the Accounting Director and is responsible for managing General Ledger and Capital Assets transactions and the production and publication of financial reporting for the San Mateo County Transit District (District), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (ELJPA).

Essential Functions & Duties

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for billings and rec-collectible projects.
• Manage billings to federal, state, regional, and local agencies.
• Manage external financial and governmental audits, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial reports and Single Audit reports.
• Oversee the Financial Reporting and General Ledger functions.
• Review and evaluate accounting procedures, make recommendations for accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Federal Transit Administration, and other laws and regulations.
• Responsible for processing all month-end and annual closes.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly quarterly, annual financial statements, and related reports to the Board of Directors for all four agencies, and various external reports such as State Controllers and National Transit Database.
• Plan, organize, and perform assessments to ensure strong accounting internal controls and are functioning effectively and efficiently.
• Manage all local, state, and federal governmental audits including the preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR) and Single Audit Reports.
• Responsible for the accounting of District-wide capital assets
• Hire, mentor, and supervise staff including establishing job expectations, conducting probationary and annual performance appraisals, and managing staff performance.

Examples of Duties:

• Manage the preparation of financial reports and claims to federal, state, regional, and local agencies.
• Monitor grant expenditures in accordance with contract documents to assure accuracy of grant billings and grant reimbursements.
• Oversee accounting for grants and re-collectible projects.
• Review and submit various external reports such as the Federal Financial Reports (FFR), the State Controller’s Report and National Transit Database Reports (NTC) as it relates to capital projects.
• Maintain records and audit reports on grants and capital projects.
• Maintain records and audit reports on grants and capital projects.
• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements
• Keep abreast of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner.
• Research, interpret, implement, and enforce GASB standards and pronouncements.
• Responsible for the reporting of capital assets.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal accounting rules and regulations.
• Oversee the production of monthly quarterly, and year-end financial statements and reports.
• Work collaboratively with other departments.
• Work with auditors and implement recommended changes in policy and procedures.
• Responsible for the annual production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) for all four business units.
• Review and ensure the timely submission of the GFOA award application for each of the business units.
• Train and evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Five (5) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, or financial management experience.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising accounting staff directly or on a project basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer are desirable.
• Public sector accounting experience, including governmental (fund) and grant accounting, is desirable.
• Experience preparing and submitting reports to the State Controller's Office is preferred.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 12/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$140,129.00 - $210,192.00 Annually