DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (PAYROLL, VENDR MAINTENANCE & SLS AUDIT)

Job Summary: Responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Enterprise general ledger accounting payroll vendor maintenance and reconciliation functions in the areas of Sales Audit Banking and Credit Cards.

Duties and Responsibilities: - Supervises a subordinate management staff of Grade NF-4s in the areas of Sales Audit , Payroll, and General Ledger maintenance / Financial Statement preparation and reporting. Assumes broad responsibility and takes initiative in supporting Finance Department objectives and taskings .

• Directs the administration of the NEXCOM Enterprise sales reconciliation process, to include bank reconciliations and supporting financial applications, and accounting functions. Provides technical assistance to Navy Exchange locations and supervises subordinate associates assigned to Sales Audit, Banking and Credit Card reconciliation.
• Supervises and guides sales audit/reconciliation staff ensuring adequate training and development opportunities.
• Collaborates with Code I and other NEXCOM codes as needed to ensure accurate and timely processing of sales transactions and related financial information.
• Utilizes a strong working knowledge of NEXCOM's finance application systems such as STS Sales Audit, ATS money systems and ReconNET reconciliation software in connection with day-to-day operations.
• Oversees daily sales processes for NEX locations e.g. ORPOS, E-Commerce and Military Star Pay at the Pump.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of sales information and ensures issues are investigated and resolved quickly.
• Oversees daily receipt of ATS files/logs (into sales application system) from all depository cash offices worldwide and ensure quick resolution of any issues identified. Must be available after normal working hours to assist cash offices in processing their deposits, and ensure deposits are made within three business days.
• Oversees ReconNET reconciliation processes to ensure timely and accurate file receipt i.e. banking, credit card, credit/debit transaction funding and bank sweeps. Also ensures all gift cards are accounted for properly and that Military Star Card payments due to/from AAFES and MCX are received and paid in a timely manner.
• Initiates, designs, develops and implements new ReconNET reconciliation prototypes as needed to improve data processing efficiency.
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of sales information posted to Lawson General Ledger and that weekly reports are generated and distributed on time.
• Assists in testing and approving finance system/application modifications and ensures appropriate allocation of Code F resources for system upgrades or modifications as needed.
• Prepares reports and schedules for the annual audit of the NEXCOM Enterprise as needed.
• Ensures the receipt, control and review of daily cash and deposit documentation and regularly monitors the timeliness of deposits for NEXCOM Enterprise.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of all Navy Exchange bank accounts and credit card accounts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE) From 450, as required.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.

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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses; a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 5 years of progressively substantive experience which provided a broad knowledge of one or more functional areas of financial management, such as: budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial or statistical reporting which included logical determination of fact; developing, coordinating and executing financial strategic plans from development through execution; conducting in-depth financial operations reviews of multi-divisional organization; and supervisory experience; or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and abilities of financial management.