Manager of Accounting Services - AR/AP

Manager of Accounting Services - AR/AP

Salary

$78,062.02 - $131,637.95 Annually

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Employee

Job Number

2026-07134

Department

FINANCE

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for your next career opportunity in the accounting field? Are you motivated and ready to serve the City of Jacksonville in the Finance Department in our fast-paced Accounting Division? Do you want to earn up to four (4) weeks' leave each year, in addition to comprehensive city benefits with free and low-cost health, dental and vision options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Finance Department is actively seeking a Manager of Accounting Services - AR/AP.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This position reports to the City Comptroller and is responsible for planning and directing the operations of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables. Primary responsibilities include the following:

Examples of Work

• Reviews the accounting process in accounts receivable to ensure efficiency in the billing process and oversees the City's lien reduction program.
• Reviews the accounts payable process to improve the on-time payment to vendors; oversees expense report processing (purchasing card charges and employee reimbursements).
• Reviews the reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate reporting on quarterly and year end statements.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the preparation of accounting and financial statements and reports for both accounts payable and accounts receivable for the CAFR.
• Reviews, develops and implements new and revised rules, policies and procedures to respond to changes in the organization for account receivable and accounts payable.
• Reviews the processing of 1099s and B-Notices to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Schedules, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results and leads organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• An eight (8) year combination of education and professional experience in accounting or related field which, must include one (1) year at a supervisory/management level.

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or CGFO certification.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply atwww.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application.

Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email:VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

04

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $78,062.02 - $131,637.95 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?

• Yes
• No

05

It is preferred you have a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in accounting or related field. Do you have such a degree. If so, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

• Yes
• No

06

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

07

Do you have eight (8) year combination of education, training and professional experience in accounting or a related field which must include one (1) year at a supervisory/management level?

• Yes, eight (8) years or more and includes one (1) year at a supervisory/management level.
• Yes, eight (8) years or more and does not include supervisory/management level.
• Less than eight (8) years and does not include supervisory/management level.

08

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

09

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

10

Having a CPA or CGFO certification is preferred. Do you possess such certifications?

• CPA Certification
• CGFO Certification
• None of the above

11

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

12

A cover letter, resume and transcript are required with application. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx