HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-18-I01J Job Description, Pay Grade - Accounting ManagerAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: January 18, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a job description and pay
grade [Accounting Manager]
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Job description for an Accounting Manager within the
Finance Department has been created at the non-union pay grade of N9.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The City Administrator, Finance Director and Human
Resources Director recommend the approval of the job description and pay
grade.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Job Description – Accounting Manager
PREPARED BY:Michelle Lindsay
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2021-
APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND PAY GRADE
[ACCOUNTING MANAGER]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the Finance Director proposes the creation of a non-represented, Accounting
Manager position; AND,
WHEREAS, the pay grade for the position shall be N9; AND,
WHEREAS, the Finance Director and Human Resource Director recommend establishing the
position and approving the job description and pay grade.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on
this 18th day of January 2021, that it hereby approves the job description and pay grade for
Accounting Manager, Finance Department.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
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City of Waukee
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Accounting Manager Reports to: Finance Director
Dept/Div: Finance Direct Reports: Senior Accountant, Payroll Specialist,
Union Status: Non-Represented Accounting Clerk
Pay Grade: N9 FLSA Status: Exempt – Executive
JOB PURPOSE: Experienced accounting position responsible for coordinating and leading a wide range of
financial accounting and reporting activities. Manages Finance Department staff and
supports annual functions such as budget and audit preparation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
1. Provides direct supervision to Finance Department staff in accordance with City policies and applicable
laws. Responsibilities include selection, development and training of personnel; planning, assigning, and
directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints, resolving problems and taking appropriate
disciplinary action when necessary.
2. Assists with coordination of annual operating budget, CIP budget and budget amendment processes while
providing budget estimates, calculations and projections to various departments.
3. Assists in the preparation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF), including management of TIF debt, payment of
financial rebate incentives, and state reporting requirements.
4. Prepares and files the Street Finance Report, Annual State Financial Report, Annual TIF Certification
Report, and Budget Amendment.
5. Supervises fixed asset accounting and City equipment inventories and develops an overall plan for the
financing and replacement of equipment and facilities.
6. Calculates and processes monthly journal entries including sinking funds, personnel and supply
reimbursements.
7. Processes new bond sale deposits and tracks semiannual bond payment processing.
8. Coordinates the annual financial audit and audits of compliance issues for federal, state and local laws and
regulations.
9. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
1. Ability to read, analyze and clearly interpret professional publications, technical manuals and complex
regulations and to communicate these in understandable terms.
2. Thorough knowledge of current municipal, state and federal codes, laws and ordinances as related to
finance and generally accepted accounting principles.
3. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as considerable experience and ability to adapt to
computerized accounting systems.
4. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of directors, staff, colleagues,
elected officials and the general public in a friendly tactful manner.
5. Able to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
6. Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making;
identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information and
specify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
7. Actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication and collaboration between and among
co-workers, departments, City officials, other jurisdictions, the business community and the general public.
8. Train, motivate and monitor the effective work of staff.
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9. Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically
required in the course of performing specific job duties.
10. Contribute to overall City effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating,
as necessary, in assisting all other teams.
11. Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and
procedures ensuring that all work performed and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting
consistent treatment of all staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, financial management or closely related field.
2. Three (3) years of work experience in financial management. Municipal experience preferred.
3. Two (2) years of supervisory/leadership experience with increasing responsibility in a related field.
4. Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy.
5. Advanced accounting certificate including CPA and/or CPFO preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and move about the
office; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The
employee is required to speak, hear and see in order to share information, receive instructions and complete
tasks using a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
2. Position requires travel within and outside of the City, which imposes common travel hazards.
3. Standard work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and may occasionally include meetings,
presentations and events during evenings and weekends.
4. There is no residency requirement for this position.
I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description. I understand that this Job Description is not intended and
should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Also, while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and
duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be
required to work overtime, different shifts or hours, outside the normally defined workday or work week. I also understand that this job
description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate any
employment at any time and for any reason and the Employer has a similar right.
Signature Date
The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages prospective employees and job
incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.