Manager of Accounting Services - AR/AP

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:

• 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.

• 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. 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or CGFO certification.

Salary : $78,062 - $131,638