Assistant Accounting Manager

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Assistant Accounting Manager

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Exempt, Full Time

Job Number

24-AAMC-01

Department

City Controller

Opening Date

10/07/2024

Closing Date

10/28/2024 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

01

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), provide financial analytical assistance and oversight to accounting functions for the City of Pittsburgh. Assist in reports to management with regards to the finances. Assist in the production of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other audits as needed. The Assistant Accounting Manager will work closely with variances, departments and stakeholders to ensure the city’s accounting is completed efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall mission of the Controller’s Office.

Department: Controller's Office

Salary: $84,783 per year.

Posting Type : Announcement.

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Exempt

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements :

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.

• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.

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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

Qualifying Requirements :

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show five (5) years of full-time experience in accounting or a related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is nine (9) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.

• Performance: None required for this position.

• Medical: None required for this position.

POSITION DUTIES

• Provides assistance in supervising and managing accounting division employees.

• Develops timelines, sets milestones, and ensures timely completion of tasks.

• Manages banking, investment, and interfund reconciliations.

• Initiates and releases paperwork for daily wire transfer.

• Analyzes accounts and makes any adjustments as needed.

• Investigates daily variances and corrects errors to resolve discrepancies.

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with city departments and other stakeholders.

• Coordinates closely with other management and administrative support staff to provide excellent accounting processes and procedures.

• Assists in ensuring compliance with city policies, regulations, and standards.

• Assists in the production of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Report and other audits and reports.

• Maintains accurate and organized documentation and records.

• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and innovation.

• Proposes and implements solutions to enhance outcomes and efficiency.

• Stays informed about best practices and GASB updates.

• Performs activities and functions of related personnel as assigned or required.

• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Pension

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Days

  (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

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  The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

  02

  Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:

• I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years of full-time experience in accounting or a related field.

• I possess an unrelated associate degree and nine (9) years of full-time experience in accounting or a related field.

• I possess a related associate degree and seven (7) years of full-time experience in accounting or a related field.

• I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of full-time experience in accounting or a related field.

• I possess a related bachelor's degree and five (5) years of full-time experience in accounting or a related field.

• I possess a related master's degree and one (1) year of full-time experience in accounting or a related field.

• I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

  03

  Please briefly describe your full-time experience in accounting or a related field. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A.

  04

  Please list your degree field of study. If you do not possess a degree please type N/A.

  05

  Do you possess a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license? Preferred, not required.

• Yes

• No

  06

  Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.

• Yes

• No

  07

  Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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