p>Essential Competencies: - Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution; principles, concepts, and practices of accounting as applied to the accounting requirements of public, rate-supported utility; effective methods and techniques of organizing and managing an accounting function for an organization; accounting and office automation technology and its applications in accounting and office operations; modern office procedures and practices; effective techniques of supervision; pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws to include GAAP, GASB, and IRS regulations; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment, including Microsoft Word and Excel; appropriate safety precautions, procedures, practices and regulations.
Manages the activities of the Accounting Department to include general ledger accounting, accounts payable, billing, and payroll functions; manages the annual audit and financial reporting requirements; performs complex accounting tasks and analysis; coordinates accounting activities with other divisions and departments; serves as a leader, supervisor, project manager or key team member in accomplishing division initiatives.