Assistant Accountant Chief

Assistant Accountant Chief Print ( Apply ufeff Assistant Accountant Chief Salary $125,095.00 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Full-Time Civil Service Job Number 26172E Division Finance Department FIN OPER Acctg and Reporting Opening Date 02/03/2026 Closing Date 2/13/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description This position Assistant Accountant Chief is a Civil Service position in the Finance Department. The selected candidate will assist the Deputy Finance Director/Chief Accountant in performing managerial duties involved in planning and directing of the centralized accounting system. The candidate shall also be responsible for supervising Division of Accounts staff who perform accounting, prepare reports, analyze data, and provide information to management and other parties. Performs related duties as required. Metro Finance has several divisions, including procurement, treasury and management and budget. Department employees provide financial management, information and business products to policy makers, departments, investors and the Nashville community to give them confidence in our government and to help them make informed decisions. Typical Duties + Assists the Chief Accountant with oversight of accounting activities of the Metropolitan Government. + Oversees and participates in preparation of financial reports including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR), adoption of new GASB standards, and the single audit preparation. + Prepares or supervises monthly and annual cash flow projections, monitors cash balances, and oversees the related accounting and reporting for tax anticipation note (TAN) borrowings. + Prepares or supervises debt information for all bond issuances including responses to rating agencies, bond entries, annual debt filings, and other information as requested. + Assists the Chief Accountant with the budget preparation and supplemental information including fund balance projections, enterprise / internal service funds, and miscellaneous administrative accounts. + Oversees monthly and annual general ledger closing to ensure timeliness and to ensure resulting balances are accurate and complete. The monthly review should identify potential issues and ascertain appropriateness of accounting activities. + Monitors all monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and the Division of Accounts journal listing. + Confers with departments on finance administration and with Finance management on department and division administration. + Works with the Chief Accountant to establish accounting policies and procedures for Metropolitan Government that are consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. + Performs administrative and managerial duties including oversight, professional development, evaluation of employee performance for Division of Accounts and other various administrative duties as assigned. + Works in conjunction with the Chief Accountant to establish a robust training curriculum for all finance employees throughout Metro. + Develops, implements, and revises standards, procedures, and processes for the Division of Accounts. + Participates in monthly meetings to increase collaboration and communication with the Office of Budget Management, Treasury, Payroll, Information Technology Systems, and various other departments throughout Metro. + Directs preparation of various types of financial statements and assigns and monitors progress on special projects. + Assists in the preparation of responses for information requests from the public, Council, and other parties. + Collaborates with the Chief Accountant to update and provide information for open data on Nashville.gov. + Acts on behalf of the Chief Accountant in his or her absence as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university and (7) seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or related field, including (5) five years of supervisory experience in general accounting and/or auditing.

Created: 2026-02-05