Southgate Recreation & Park District
Sacramento, CA
Accounting Manager
Monthly salary range: $6,821 to $8,706
The district offers a generous benefit package.
Application deadline: Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Southgate Recreation & Park District is seeking a talented professional to fill the role of their Accounting Manager. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a team committed to providing recreation and park services to residents of South Sacramento, a socially, economically, and culturally diverse community.
About Southgate Recreation & Park District
Southgate Recreation & Park District is an independent special district established in 1956 to serve the residents of South Sacramento. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors.
The District encompasses a 52-square mile area of unincorporated South Sacramento County. In this area, the District currently maintains 47 parks, 6 community centers, 2 aquatic facilities, a golf course, and numerous landscape corridors and nature preserves. The District’s primary goal and its public charge is to provide recreation and park services to the 125,000 residents it serves. Over the next twenty years, the District expects to add approximately 500 acres of park land and green space as new subdivision developments occur.
Working as an Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager will report to the Administration Manager, and perform responsible, professional level work in accounting, budget, finance, office management, and related business services. As a key member of the team, the incumbent in this position will be responsible for organizing and directing activities and operations of district accounting records, accounts payables, accounts receivables, purchasing, contracting, and payroll functions. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, traits, and competencies:
- Knowledge of payroll laws, rules, regulations, practices, and procedures
- Outstanding communication skills through written correspondence and reports as well as verbal presentations
- The ability to effectively plan, organize, and direct accounting functions
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively with numerous stakeholders
- A team player who can also work independently
- Extensive knowledge of managing financial accounting systems
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
- Knowledge of public contracting and procurement requirements
- Strategic leadership abilities in managing staff and meeting the organization’s deadlines
For more information about this position, benefits, the experience and education requirements, and to apply online, please visit our website at:www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/transferjobs
For questions, please contact:
Elizabeth Sandoval
CPS HR Consulting
Phone: (916) 471-3507
Email: [email protected]
To view an online brochure for this position visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/transferjobs
Southgate Recreation & Park District website: www.southgaterecandpark.net
The Southgate Recreation & Park District is an equal opportunity employer.