Accounting & Purchasing Manager

CANDIDATES MUST APPLY VIA THE CITY'S WEBSITE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldoh? The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications for the position of Accounting & Purchasing Manager! This is highly responsible professional, administrative, and supervisory work in the management of the City’s accounting, financial reporting, and centralized purchasing functions. Work includes oversight of accounting operations and procurement activities; review and resolution of complex accounting and purchasing matters; development and improvement of policies, procedures, and internal controls; and technical guidance to Finance staff and City departments. This position supervises and develops professional and technical staff performing accounting and purchasing responsibilities and works closely with City departments, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are exercised within established laws, policies, and program objectives. Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Finance Director. Examples of Duties Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the City’s accounting, financial reporting, and centralized purchasing functions. Supervises, trains, mentors, and provides technical guidance to Finance staff performing accounting and purchasing responsibilities; assigns and reviews work and supports employee development and accountability. Oversees general accounting operations, including general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and related accounting processes. Reviews and resolves complex accounting transactions, discrepancies, reconciliations, and other financial issues; provides guidance to staff and departments regarding unusual or difficult accounting matters. Assists in the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), financial statements, audit schedules, and other required financial reports; serves as a key resource during annual financial audits. Reviews accounting procedures and internal controls; develops and implements improvements to promote accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and City policies. Oversees centralized purchasing activities and promotes compliance with City purchasing policies, applicable laws, competitive procurement requirements, and established procedures. Provides guidance to City departments regarding purchasing methods, purchase orders, competitive quotes and bids, cooperative purchasing, contracts, and other procurement matters. Reviews complex or unusual purchasing transactions and assists in resolving procurement issues involving City departments, vendors, specifications, pricing, and contract requirements. Monitors purchasing practices and recommends changes to improve efficiency, consistency, compliance, and internal controls. Assists in the maintenance and optimization of accounting and purchasing processes within the City’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Analyzes financial and operational information and prepares reports, recommendations, and other information for the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director. Serves as a resource to City departments regarding accounting, financial, and purchasing policies and procedures and assists in resolving cross-departmental issues. Assists Finance Department leadership with special projects, implementation of new initiatives, policy development, and resolution of complex financial or administrative matters. Performs all job related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field preferred. Considerable progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, financial administration, purchasing/procurement, or related work, including supervisory or…

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