DWM Watershed Manager I (Office of Financial Administration)

Posting expires: June 4, 2026

Salary range: $68,156 - $90,988

General Description and Classification Standards:

Manages an accounting group for assigned department(s) through subordinates to oversee the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and others in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures. Work on issues of diverse scopes where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors.

Supervision Received:

Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results. This level would be considered "middle" management 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Manages an accounting group for assigned department(s) overseeing the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures
• Design operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency. 
• Ensures integrity of data produced in systems and ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data and revenue
• May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure record keeping for historical purposes
• Manages the day-to-day operations of accounting & accounts Payable operations 
• Creates operating plans and reporting systems
• Manages account receivable through processing & reporting
• Develops organizational structure and selects, develops and manages staff. 
• Establishes internal processes, interprets and applies organizational policies and provides input into policy and strategy. 
• Manages Payables, Receiving, purchasing, and other related functions
• Reviews purchase/supply orders and expense accounts
• Develop and\or implement process improvement initiatives as needed
• Process Checks, Projects, AP, Journal Entries, Procurement & Reporting
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of the accounting profession. 
• Knowledge of interrelationships between professional disciplines, related organizations, and functional areas. 
• Strong accounting theory and GAAP knowledge. 
• Leadership and motivational skills in identifying operating issues and developing solutions. Highly developed skills; Oracle ERP, operating MS Office, and related databases. 
• Ability to apply experience and professional knowledge to carry out most assignments 
• Ability to apply and communicate general knowledge across organization or discipline lines
• Knowledge and ability to train assigned employees*

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience - 

1. Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)

2. Three (3) to five (5) years of relative experience (on an exception basis)

Work Environment:

Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Work Schedule: 
 This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.

Lifting Requirements: 

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.