Associate Finance Manager jobs in Santa Ana, CA

The Finance Manager is a member of the Finance Division. The position is responsible for supervising the Finance Division. The division handles accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general accounting, benefits, and purchasing. 

Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Finance Manager is required to perform the following essential job functions: develop and implement goals, policies and priorities relating to financial management and accounting; supervises the preparation of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll records; reviews and approves cash receipts and warrants; makes journal entries to adjust ledgers and subsidiary accounts; prepare monthly bank reconciliation’s and financial reports; researches and corrects accounting errors; analyzes and implements accounting procedures and recommends improved work methods and accounting practices; prepares a variety of financial statements; supervises and evaluates clerical and accounting staff; answers inquiries concerning financial and accounting methods; compiles and reviews accounting records for independent audits; reviews and approves purchase order and bid requests; assists with the audit, and preparation of annual budget; and performs other duties and assignments as directed by Supervisor.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing and financial principles and practices; cash management; local government budgeting methods, purchasing and general accounting and payroll procedures, including federal and state income tax and sales tax laws; internal accounting standards and financial controls; financial analysis and forecasting methods; personal computers and windows based software, including spreadsheet applications and peripheral office equipment; computer information systems for accounting and payroll databases; and principles and practices of personnel supervision.

Desirable Experience and Training - Any combination providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Experience in a similar municipal government entity is preferred. Atypical combination is: graduation from an accredited college/university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, and four years performing increasingly responsible governmental accounting work which includes at least 3 – 5 years in a supervisory capacity.

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