ACCOUNTING MANAGER, NF4/RFT Job in San Diego, CA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the managing and overseeing all aspects of the period and year end close process, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting for Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), MCRD San Diego, reporting to the MCCS Chief Financial Officer. This role is also responsible for managing Appropriated Funds (APF).

Key Responsibilities:
1.    Period-End Close & Financial Reporting:
o    Lead the period-end closing process, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system.
o    Prepare, review, and post journal entries related to revenue, expenses, APF, and other financial activities.
o    Reconcile balance sheet accounts and monitor that all accounts are reconciled by the Shared Services Center (SSC) team to ensure the accuracy of financial statements

2.    APF Management & Compliance:
o    Oversee the proper tracking, allocation, and reporting of APF in accordance with MR and MG requirements and internal policies.
o    Work closely with Marine and Family Programs, SemperFit and Commercial Rec teams to ensure that all funding sources are accurately tracked, allocated, and reported in compliance with internal policies.
o    Monitor fund balances and expenditures to ensure that appropriate funds (APF) are available for programs and operations.

3.    Internal Controls & Audit Preparation:
o    Implement and maintain strong internal controls for all financial processes, including monthly close, APF allocation, and reporting.
o    Assist with the preparation for audits, ensuring that documentation and financial records are well-organized, accurate, and up-to-date.
o    Coordinate with external and internal auditors during the annual audit process and provide the necessary supporting documentation.

4.    Team Management & Collaboration:
o    Mentor accounting staff and SSC teams to ensure tasks related to period-end close, APF tracking, and financial reporting are completed accurately and on time.
o    Supervise employees to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment.
o    Collaborate with program managers and department heads to ensure that financial data is properly allocated and reported.
o    Provide training and support staff and SSC teams on accounting policies and procedures

5.    Process Improvement:
o    Continuously assess and improve accounting processes, period-end close procedures, and APF management processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
o    Recommend improvements and best practices in APF accounting and period-end reporting to leadership.

6.    Other Duties:
o    Stay updated on relevant accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
o    Participate in the development of budgets and forecasts.
o    Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership.
 

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Next steps

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.