Accounting Manager

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Accounting Manager

City of Covington, KY

Finance Department

Full-time

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Salary Range: $80,000

Why Covington?

Welcome to the bold side of the river. Covington, Kentucky, is a place where history and progress come together. As an Accounting Manager , you will play a key leadership role within the City’s Finance Department by managing and directing the operations of the Accounting Division to ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting that supports the City’s strategic goals. We attract the bold and the best — people who are ready to make an impact—innovators, changemakers, and problem-solvers who want to be part of something bigger. Your work will help ensure transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the City’s financial operations.

Covington is all about celebrating what makes us unique. Our rainbow crosswalks, locally owned businesses, and the warm Kentucky hospitality reflect the spirit of our city. It’s where timelessness meets the ventures of tomorrow. With the most diverse and accessible city government in the region, we believe that everyone can contribute to our collective success. Most importantly, we are a city that values its people—because around here, y’all really does mean all.

If you want to be part of shaping the future of the city, Covington could be the perfect place for you to grow your career and make a difference.

Role Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for administrative, leadership, planning, and coordination duties within the Accounting Division of the Finance Department. This role directs all aspects of accounting operations under the supervision of the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and manage the staff of the Accounting Division, including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Direct the City’s accounting operations, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, goals, and strategies to improve operational effectiveness.
• Analyze and evaluate financial objectives, standards, and internal controls.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and review the City’s general ledger, including journal entries and year-end closings per GASB.
• Establish record retention schedules and maintain financial documentation.
• Recommend and implement improvements in accounting software, processes, and financial reporting practices.
• Reviews and signs off on accounts payable and check run.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements, and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles relevant to municipal finance and budgeting.
• Federal, state, and municipal laws, codes, ordinances, and financial regulation.
• City policies, procedures, and practices.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex fiscal and accounting data.
• Reviewing, implementing, and improving policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office Suite.

Abilities

• Perform detailed, accurate work independently and under time constraints.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, departments, vendors, and external partners.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support City-wide financial operations and goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 to 7+ years of accounting or financial transaction management experience.

Language Skills

Language, Math, and Reasoning Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from residents, taxpayers, regulatory agencies, or businesses.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.

EEO Statement

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the rich variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in our community. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply and proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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