National War College Alumni Association

To perform professional and highly technical accounting work in the areas of internal controls, financial reporting, and budgeting; to supervise and manage the accounts payable/accounts receivable and daily cash balancing functions; assist with the coordination of the payroll reporting, budget process, cash management, and debt programs and investments; and to manage all grant programs, donations and forfeitures for proper accounting and compliance.

Application End Date:  Recruitment will continue until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received as determined by Human Resources.  

• Coordinate preparation of annual audit process and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report  

• Ensure the integrity of data entered in the financial accounting system through cash receipts, cash disbursements, budget entries and general journal entries 

• Manage, direct, and supervise the activities of the Financial Services division and perform highly complex professional-level accounting analysis for Council and departments 

• Assist with cash management, debt management program, and investments 

• Assist with the planning, development, coordination and preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets 

• Review accounting and treasury policies and procedures to ensure strong structure for internal controls are developed and maintained 

• Explain and interpret policy to other employees and City departments 

• Coordinate/perform reconciliations and analysis of financial information 

• Oversee and ensure compliance with Uniform Grant Guidance Guidelines and manage grant program funds, donations and forfeiture accounts 

• Participated in the planning, organizing and reviewing department policies, goals, objectives systems and procedures and performance measures 

• Independently handle a variety of special project as assigned 

• Other duties as assigned or apparent

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Experience
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field, which includes supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to furthering racial equity, diversity and inclusion
• Advanced experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office software and applications with specific emphasis in the development and use of Excel spreadsheets and creating PowerPoint presentations
• Experience with financial systems software programs and applications
• General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and governmental accounting practices
• Ability to effectively supervise, plan, assign, direct, and follow-up on the work of staff
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement 

Desired Qualifications 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure, Certified Professional Finance Officer (CPFO) designation, or working towards a CPFO designation
• Experience in a governmental accounting work environment
• Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience
• Advanced experience using pivot tables, formulas, and linking spreadsheets
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds

• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese language(s)