JOB TITLE
Controller-City and Borough of Sitka
COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION
City and Borough of Sitka
SALARY RANGE
$102,065.60 - $121,388.80
RELOCATION REQUIRED
Yes
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION
Exempt; salary
CLOSING DATE
The position is "open until filled"
WEBSITE
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sitka/jobs/4730514/controller?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The primary purpose of this position is to manage and oversee all aspects of the accounting and financial reporting systems of CBS and to support preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
PRIMARY DUTIES
• Develops, implements and manages financial accounting system and procedures consistent with GAAP, GASB, and GAAFR
• Develops, implements and manages an accounting and reporting system that will provide accurate, timely and complete financial reporting and budget execution information to the Assembly, Administrator, Department Heads and users of such data who evaluate or audit the financial condition of the CBS
• Oversees and manages all preparations for the annual external CPA audit of the financial systems, internal controls, and financial statements of the CBS, to include preparation of audit workpapers, preparation of account reconciliations, preparation of account confirmations, preparation of fiscal year-end adjusting journal entries and subsequent year reversing entries, and coordination with auditors during on-site field work
• Coordinates with external CPAs in preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Federal/State Single Audit Act Audit Report
• Assists Finance Director with preparation of quarterly financial statements and ACFR and reviews trial balance reports of all funds
• Prepares a wide variety of analysis and management reports as requested
• Audits accounts and records of receipts, expenditures, billings, debt financing, contracts, budget activities, cash and non-cash assets, accounting entries, equipment and supply inventories, payroll and employee benefits
• Prepares timely reports for appropriate officials or agencies concerning scope of audits, financial conditions found, source and application of funds and recommendations for correction and/or improvement
• Develops, coordinates and implements improved finance and accounting data processing
applications
• Performs other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting or related field; or
• Bachelor’s Degree in any business field which includes successfully completed coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate accounting, cost accounting, and auditing; and
• 7 years of experience in accounting, public sector preferred; and
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant in the State of Alaska, or Certified Public Accountant candidate preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work
CONTACT AND OTHER INFORMATION
Address
100 Lincoln St.
Sitka, Alaska, 99835
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sitka/jobs/4730514/controller?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs