RANCHO MURIETA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

ACCOUNTING MANAGER
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DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION

FLSA OVERTIME STATUS: EXEMPT
BARGAINING UNIT: N/A

APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 05-19-2021

SUMMARY:
Assists in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the
Administration Department including general accounting, grant accounting, budgeting,
purchasing, utility billing, centralized cashiering, and treasury functions and services;
coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides highly
responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Administration. Under
direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for
professional accounting and fiscal work; ensures work quality and adherence to established
policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the
assigned area of responsibility.

SUPERVISION: Receives general supervision from the Director of Administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. These are not to be construed
as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Oversee the accounting functions and ensure proper accounting treatment with

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) according to the Government
Accounting Standards Board (GASB);

reporting systems, audits, cash and investments, accounts payable/receivable,
payroll, grants, capital assets, and bond financing and monitoring activities;

plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and
evaluate work products, methods and procedures;

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• Assist in District budget development; assist in budget implementation; administer

approved budget; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing,
equipment, materials, supplies, and services for the District.

conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required;
maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional
operation of the department;

keeping and reporting methods, control systems, and related internal and external
audits; manage and coordinate the District’s financial reporting, including the
Annual Financial Report; coordinate the preparation and maintenance of the
District’s accounting structure including the chart of accounts;

all detailed schedules and information to ensure the external audit is completed
accurately and on schedule;

including procedures for issuance and re-payment; determine future value/cost of
money and indebtedness and make related recommendations; oversee bond
activities and required disclosures; oversee cash management and support
investment activities;

manage and implement upgrades to the system. Participate in the implementation
of new systems and collaborate on decisions regarding the integration and proper
accounting treatment of transactions from secondary systems;

public using principles of good customer service;

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• Perform related duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public agency financial management including general and
governmental accounting, fund accounting, general ledger accounting, payroll, budgeting,
auditing, and reporting functions as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).

• Principles and practices of automated financial systems.
  

• Principles of governmental budget preparation and control.
  

• Revenues and expenditures of the District for cash flow projections.
  

• Principles and practices related to the processing of payroll information, computerized

payroll systems, and maintenance of payroll records.

software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

• Assign, review, plan coordinate and guide the work of other employees: evaluate the

work of employees and assist in the preparation of performance evaluations; promote
staff development; train staff and analyze problems

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• Analyze, post, balance, and reconcile financial data, ledgers, and accounts.
  

• Analyze and draw conclusions from financial data.
  

• Interpret financial data and recognize accounts that need detailed investigation.
  

• Oversee and coordinate District payroll processing.
  

• Understand the organization and operation of the District and of outside agencies as

necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.

policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and
regulations.

deadlines.

• Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
  

• Effectively represent the District to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the

goals and objectives of the District.

outside agencies.

• Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive

information, records, and reports.

District staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.

• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing,

spreadsheet, and database applications.

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• Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with those contacted

in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
The following combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying:

Education

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work
in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or a related
field. A Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration or Public Policy
and Administration is highly desirable.

Possession of an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

And

Three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATES: Possession of the category of California Driver's license
required by the State Department of Motor Vehicles to perform the essential duties of the
position. Continued maintenance of a valid driver's license, insurability, and compliance with
established District vehicle operation standards are a condition of continuing employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment,
including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and
speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed
to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate
standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and
reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve
and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials
and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

Employees work in an office environment with controlled temperature conditions and no direct
exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public
and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

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The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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