Job description
Coconino County Public Works is committed to a collaborative and empowering culture that supports a strong sense of belonging and deep trust. All team members work together to create, share, challenge and grow our team. The Business Manager is a key contributor to this transformational leadership vision, specially working with our Administrative Services Division to provide guidance and support, whole also producing important work.
Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in the financial management of a department; performs related work as assigned.
- Administers departmental accounting function
- Coordinates the financial management of programs, grants, and contracts
- Prepares cost projections and financial and administrative reports
- Participates in the preparation and administration of the budget
- Participates in internal and external audits
- Supervises and trains staff as assigned
- May be responsible for payroll, accounts payable and purchasing
Essential functions of this position include; sitting, working with and around others; vision acuity (near) for working at a computer; working with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist); vision acuity (near/far) for computer input, etc.; hearing and speech for ordinary conversations; touch-finger dexterity for computer work.
Associate degree in accounting, business administration or a related field and two years of increasingly responsible budget/accounting experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
The ideal candidate understands and embraces the breadth and complexity of Public Works budgets , as well as the role of servant-leader for the Administrative Services Division. The Business Manager supervises three positions including two Account Technicians and an Administrative Support staff. The Business Manager ensures excellent internal and external customer service with timely processing of accounts payable and receivable, employee travel requests, reconciling expenses and revenues, and reviewing and monitoring P- Card transactions. The ideal candidate brings a balance of practical customer service experience, budgeting and accounting experience, as well as supervisory/coaching experience with a leadership vision.
The following link will provide more information on the Public Works department:
http://coconino.az.gov/291/Public-Works
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
- Considerable knowledge of:
- Governmental accounting practices, including purchasing
- Currently available automated accounting systems
- Principles and practices of office administration, management and supervision
- Working knowledge of:
- Grant development and administration
- Budgetary theory, principles and practices
- Skill in:
- The operation of automated office equipment
- The use of computerized budget/financial tracking and reporting programs
- Performing and verifying mathematical computations
- Ability to:
- Prepare and maintain financial records
- Administer computerized accounting systems
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
- Vacation/Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 10 Holidays Per Year
- Health Care Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
- Sick Leave Conversion Plan
- Personal Day Purchase Program
- Vacation Sell Back Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
- Long-Term Disability
- Arizona State Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-going Training Opportunities
- Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass
Elective Coverage
- Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tax-deferred investment program
- Accidental and Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability
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