Alvis House
	Accounting Manager
	Department:	Finance	Job Status:	Full Time
	FLSA Status:	Exempt	Reports To:	Vice President/CFO
	Grade/Level:	 	Amount of Travel Required:  10-15% varies, as needed
	Work Schedule:	Positions Supervised:
	M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; may work flexible schedule, 	Accountants, Senior Accountant
	including evenings and weekends
	POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of this classification is to supervise assigned staff (e.g. Accountants and Senior Accountant), train new employees on assigned area(s) of responsibilities, uses professional accounting concepts and internal company policies to solve complex accounting issues including the maintenance of internal controls, monthly financial close, management reporting and maintenance of the accounting system.  This classification is considered an advanced level classification, and requires thorough knowledge of accounting systems and agency accounting procedures and processes. 

	ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
	Supervise business office staff (e.g., approves/denies leave, recommends discipline; conducts performance evaluations; monitors employee productivity; trains new & current staff on accounting & auditing procedures; participates in interview & selection process).   
	Participate in processing bi-weekly payroll in conjunction with other accounting staff.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
	Participate in and implement monthly financial close. Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting   requirements; preparing an annual budget; and scheduling expenditures.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
	Prepare management financial reporting package for each entity for senior management. 
	Coordinates and facilitates the process of documenting accounting policies and procedures. 

	Prepare variances analyzing balance sheet and income statement accounts. Make corrective actions, as necessary. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
	Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; and defining accounting policies and procedures.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
	Other related duties, assigned (e.g., attends staff meetings; attends in-service training, seminars, 
		classes; trouble-shoots Tracker system problems as back-up for Network Administrator).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
	POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
	Competency Statement(s)
	Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
	(11) Composure - Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.	
	
	(15) Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; get first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

	(17) Decision Quality - Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
	(22) Ethics and Values - Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.	
	
	(24) Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.	
	
	(29) Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.	
	
	(31) Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all kinds of people - up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
	(42) Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
	(49) Presentation Skills - Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, on both cool data and hot and controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group process during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn’t working.	
	
	(51) Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.	
	
	(61) Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge – like Internet technology; does well in technical courses and seminars.	
	
	(67) Written Communications - Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

	Education
	Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related field (preferred)
	Experience
Five years experience in bookkeeping, accounting or related field; three years experience in use of computer software & spreadsheet applications for accounting purposes (may be substituted for degree)
	SKILLS & ABILITIES
	Computer Skills
		Skill in use of personal computer and related software (e.g., WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, Macola, Paycor)
    		use of calculator; use of office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, printers)

	Other Requirements
	Must pass a criminal background check; must pass a pre-employment drug test; must possess a valid driver's 
	license; must complete 40 hours of in-service training on an annual basis.

	PHYSICAL DEMANDS
	Physical Abilities	Lift /Carry
	Stand	F (Frequently)	10 lbs or less	F (Frequently)
	Walk	F (Frequently)	11-20 lbs	O (Occasionally)
	Sit	C (Constantly)	21-50 lbs	N (Not Applicable)
	Handling / Fingering	C (Constantly)	51-100 lbs	N (Not Applicable)
	Reach Outward	F (Frequently)	Over 100 lbs	N (Not Applicable)
	Reach Above Shoulder	O (Occasionally)
	Climb	N (Not Applicable)
	Crawl	N (Not Applicable)
	Squat or Kneel	F (Frequently)
	Bend	F (Frequently)
	Push / Pull
	12 lbs or less	O (Occasionally)
	13-25 lbs	N (Not Applicable)
	26-40 lbs	N (Not Applicable)
	41-100 lbs	N (Not Applicable)
	N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 
	O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
	F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33%  -  66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
	C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
	Other Physical Requirements
	Vision  (Near)
	WORK ENVIRONMENT
	May be exposed to frequent noises from office machines; works in shared office environment.

Employee Signature:  __________________________________________	Date:  ______________

Supervisor\Human Resources Signature: ___________________________ 	Date:  ______________

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have 
	been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills 
	and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed 
	appropriate.