The Accounting Manager oversees and coordinates comprehensive municipal accounting operations—including general ledger, AP/AR, fund and grant accounting—with rigorous adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards (GASB), and Virginia's Auditor of Public Accounts standards. This position supports the Assistant Finance Director and Finance Director in strategic financial stewardship, internal control excellence, and supervision of the accounting team.
Essential Job Functions
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting systems, policies, and procedures consistent with GAAP, GASB, and VA Auditor of Public Accounts standards
- Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including AP, AR, general accounting, bank and fund reconciliations
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate finance staff; assign tasks, monitor performance, and foster professional development. Staff include an A/P Technician and Accounting Specialist
- Lead preparation of financial reports, including monthly internal reports and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and coordinate external audits
- Manage grant and fund accounting, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local funding requirements
- Maintain the County’s general ledger and subsidiary ledgers; ensure timely month- and year-end closes
- Ensure sound internal controls; reconcile financial systems; implement audit recommendations
- Advise departments on accounting policies and complex financial matters
- Oversee capital asset records, lease accounting, and fixed asset inventories
- Support procurement and vendor payment processes in compliance with policies
- Actively participate in budget preparation and monitoring; assist with forecasting and strategic planning
- Perform other financial or accounting duties as assigned, including cross-departmental projects and system implementations
Note: This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The County reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional responsibilities as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
Experience:
- Five (5)–seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience
- Public sector or local government experience preferred.
- A combination of education, training, and experience which provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered
Certifications/Licenses:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- Other related certifications (e.g. CPFO) may be considered.
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license
Special Qualifications
- Acceptable driving record
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Tyler Munis, Oracle, or SAP
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial transactions and reporting for multiple funds and revenue sources
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and applicable laws and regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex financial data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis) and accounting software systems
- Effective leadership and interpersonal skills to supervise, coach, and collaborate with team members
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and explain financial concepts to non-financial personnel
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Tyler Munis, Oracle, or SAP
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial transactions and reporting for multiple funds and revenue sources
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
Working Conditions and Disclaimer
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, frequently sitting and repetitive motions, and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, and pushing or pulling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important information to others; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally performed in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, computer printers, light traffic, etc.).
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this position.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Orange County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
General Acknowledgement: The employee is expected to comply with all County policies and procedures and to consistently demonstrate adherence through their conduct. As a representative of Orange County, the employee is also expected to serve as a role model by upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in accordance with these policies.
Orange County is an equal opportunity employer. Orange County does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
