Hiring a full-time Municipal Finance Manager at $85,000 to run day-to-day finance operations for a newly incorporated Georgia city in Gwinnett County.
Responsibilities:
Accounting and close
? Run the monthly close under fund accounting. That includes:
o journal entries
o bank and balance sheet reconciliations
o interfund activity
...
o a trial balance that ties to the bank
? Prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports and financial statements for the City Manager, Mayor and Council, and present them when asked.
Revenue and receivables
? Bill, collect, record and reconcile city revenue and receivables, including:
o occupation tax (business licenses), permits and fees
o franchise fees
o insurance premium tax
o LOST and SPLOST
o other intergovernmental revenue
? Keep revenue records ready to support budget forecasts and the annual audit.
Payroll and tax compliance
? Run payroll with the city's payroll provider, including time clock data, PTO accruals and balances, new-hire setup, and changes to pay and leave policy.
? File payroll taxes on time:
o federal Forms 941 and 940
o Georgia G-7 withholding
o Georgia DOL quarterly wage reports (DOL-4N)
? Maintain the city's federal and state employer registrations.
? Resolve IRS and Georgia agency notices before their response deadlines.
Payables, purchasing and controls
? Manage accounts payable and disbursements under the city's purchasing policy, with documented approvals.
? Set up and maintain vendor records.
? Write and maintain finance policies, procedures and internal controls sized for a small staff, including segregation of duties.
Budget, audit and reporting
? Support annual budget preparation, adoption and amendments under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 36-81).
? Keep the books audit-ready year-round:
o prepare the PBC list and supporting schedules
o serve as the auditor's day-to-day contact
? Prepare state reporting, including the DCA Report of Local Government Finances and the audit submission to DOAA.
? Account for grants and restricted funds, and prepare reimbursement requests.
Client service and team
? Serve as the city's primary on-site finance contact. Work directly with the City Manager, City Clerk and department heads, and support finance-related administrative requests as they arise.
? Raise issues early and in writing, with options and a recommendation.
? Coordinate with and review the work of other staff on the engagement, including remote team members, before it reaches the city.
? Keep engagement time and activity records current every day.
? Automate repetitive work in Excel and the accounting system instead of re-keying data by hand.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Georgia local government experience and OpenGov are the strongest pluses. The citys budget, audit and filing
calendar runs on Georgia rules.
? Hands-on experience with OpenGov ERP (financials, budgeting or permitting and licensing), especially
an implementation or a conversion to it.
? Georgia city or county finance experience, including the O.C.G.A. 36-81 budget and audit requirements
and DOAA and DCA reporting.
? A CPA, the Georgia Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) credential, or the GFOA Certified
Public Finance Officer (CPFO) credential.
? Experience standing up or rebuilding a finance function, for example:
o a chart of accounts
o bank accounts
o vendor and payroll setup
o first-year policies
? Experience as a finance director or finance manager for a small or mid-size city.
? Grant accounting, including the federal Uniform Guidance.
? Prior work at a CPA or consulting firm with billable-hour and client-reporting expectations.
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
4-7 years
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
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Hiring a full-time Municipal Finance Manager at $85,000 to run day-to-day finance operations for a newly incorporated Georgia city in Gwinnett County.
Responsibilities:
Accounting and close
? Run the monthly close under fund accounting. That includes:
o journal entries
o bank and balance sheet reconciliations
o interfund activity
o a trial balance that ties to the bank
? Prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports and financial statements for the City Manager, Mayor and Council, and present them when asked.
Revenue and receivables
? Bill, collect, record and reconcile city revenue and receivables, including:
o occupation tax (business licenses), permits and fees
o franchise fees
o insurance premium tax
o LOST and SPLOST
o other intergovernmental revenue
? Keep revenue records ready to support budget forecasts and the annual audit.
Payroll and tax compliance
? Run payroll with the city's payroll provider, including time clock data, PTO accruals and balances, new-hire setup, and changes to pay and leave policy.
? File payroll taxes on time:
o federal Forms 941 and 940
o Georgia G-7 withholding
...
o Georgia DOL quarterly wage reports (DOL-4N)
? Maintain the city's federal and state employer registrations.
? Resolve IRS and Georgia agency notices before their response deadlines.
Payables, purchasing and controls
? Manage accounts payable and disbursements under the city's purchasing policy, with documented approvals.
? Set up and maintain vendor records.
? Write and maintain finance policies, procedures and internal controls sized for a small staff, including segregation of duties.
Budget, audit and reporting
? Support annual budget preparation, adoption and amendments under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 36-81).
? Keep the books audit-ready year-round:
o prepare the PBC list and supporting schedules
o serve as the auditor's day-to-day contact
? Prepare state reporting, including the DCA Report of Local Government Finances and the audit submission to DOAA.
? Account for grants and restricted funds, and prepare reimbursement requests.
Client service and team
? Serve as the city's primary on-site finance contact. Work directly with the City Manager, City Clerk and department heads, and support finance-related administrative requests as they arise.
? Raise issues early and in writing, with options and a recommendation.
? Coordinate with and review the work of other staff on the engagement, including remote team members, before it reaches the city.
? Keep engagement time and activity records current every day.
? Automate repetitive work in Excel and the accounting system instead of re-keying data by hand.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Georgia local government experience and OpenGov are the strongest pluses. The citys budget, audit and filing
calendar runs on Georgia rules.
? Hands-on experience with OpenGov ERP (financials, budgeting or permitting and licensing), especially
an implementation or a conversion to it.
? Georgia city or county finance experience, including the O.C.G.A. 36-81 budget and audit requirements
and DOAA and DCA reporting.
? A CPA, the Georgia Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) credential, or the GFOA Certified
Public Finance Officer (CPFO) credential.
? Experience standing up or rebuilding a finance function, for example:
o a chart of accounts
o bank accounts
o vendor and payroll setup
o first-year policies
? Experience as a finance director or finance manager for a small or mid-size city.
? Grant accounting, including the federal Uniform Guidance.
? Prior work at a CPA or consulting firm with billable-hour and client-reporting expectations.
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
4-7 years
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
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