Sr. Manager, Financial Disbursements_

Laurel

Position Information

Functional TitleSr. Manager, Financial Disbursements

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryFinance/Accounting

GradeGS.15

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number24-0267

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelDivision Manager

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameDisbursements

Reports toChief Financial Officer

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheSr. Manager, Financial Disbursementsmanages, plans and directs the accurate and timely disbursement of Commission funds (A/P, payroll), administers the accounting for employee benefits, coordinates bond and note issuance activities, and associated debt service analyses.

Essential Functions

*Develops, administers, and supervises general accounting procedures and systems as related to the accounts payable and payroll accounting functions

* Supervises the Disbursements Division staff engaged in the timely and accurate payment of Commission liabilities; responsible selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination

* Oversees all manners of payment, including check, draft, electronic payments and transmissions

* Coordinates disbursement system development and upgrade from a functional perspective and vendor database maintenance

* Manages bank reconciliation function, check requisitioning and control

* Maintains overall payroll processing systems, including human resources management system application setup, functional maintenance, problem resolution, and the thorough testing of all modifications

* Directs implementation and system upgrades and enhancements as affecting payroll modules

* Manages preparation of reports for IRS , Social Security Administration, and state, county and other external organizations

* Coordinates composition of bond prospectus, prepares analyses of WSSC Water bonded debt structure, provides information, reports and accounts of debt service management

* Administers the accounting for employee benefits and maintaining supporting records with responsibility for compliance of legal, regulatory and policy requirements

* Manages technical research, clarification and interpretation of policy, accounting principles and procedures, coordinates disbursement related accounting matters throughout the Commission, and provides solutions if accounting problems or deficiencies exist

* Represents the Chief Financial Officer in meetings and conferences in matters of Disbursements’ responsibility

* Plans, directs, and supervises the overall activities of the Disbursements Division

* Coordinates with internal and external auditors, representatives of federal, state and local offices, and representatives of private companies in matters concerning division specialization

* Manages preparation of special and periodic studies and reports, in support of the Rate Stabilization and Debt Reduction Team

* Manages administrative tasks associated with planning, assigning, controlling, reviewing, and evaluating the work of professional, technical, and clerical accounting personnel

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed in a business casual office setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

* Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of transactions in the financial management of a public utility

* Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of office and/or organization management

* Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations and policies

* Knowledge of human resources management systems’ management concepts

* Ability to develop requirements, test, and implement accounting systems; ability to analyze financial information and prepare complex financial and administrative reports

* Ability to plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of professional/technical staff

* Ability to coordinate and deal effectively with other Divisions, employees and public officials

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline

+ 8+ years professional experience in public or corporate accounting

+ 3+ years supervisory experience

Additional Requirements

+ Experience in payroll and/or disbursement system implementation

+ Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

Additional experience is helpful.

Salary$114,147- $194,049

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application