Revenue Accounting Manager

Revenue Accounting Manager

The Utah State Tax Commission is looking for a Revenue Accounting Manager to join our Finance Services team in the Tax and Revenue Division. As a Government Revenue Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations and revenue management of the Utah State Tax Commission. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate accounting, compliance with relevant regulations, and optimizing revenue generation. Your expertise will contribute to the financial stability and success of the organization, enabling it to fulfill its public service responsibilities effectively.

Principal Duties

• Financial Management : Develop and implement effective financial strategies to maximize revenue collection and ensure proper allocation and utilization of funds. Monitor financial performance, prepare reports, and provide analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Revenue Accounting : Manage all aspects of revenue accounting, including recording tax revenues. Ensure accurate recording and reporting of revenues, tracking various revenue streams, and maintaining financial records in compliance with governmental accounting standards.
• Compliance and Regulations : Stay up to date with relevant governmental regulations, policies, and guidelines pertaining to revenue management. Ensure compliance with accounting principles, statutory requirements, and internal controls. Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies during financial audits and inquiries.
• Process Improvement : Identify opportunities to streamline revenue accounting processes and enhance operational efficiency. Implement best practices, develop standardized procedures, and leverage technology solutions to automate and optimize revenue accounting workflows.
• Team Leadership : Supervise and mentor a team of revenue accountants, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, encouraging professional development and ensuring workloads are managed effectively.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with various departments, such as finance, budgeting, legal, and program management, to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and facilitate efficient revenue accounting operations. Act as a liaison between the revenue accounting team and other stakeholders.
• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate financial risks related to revenue recognition, and compliance. Develop internal controls, monitor financial processes, and implement corrective actions to minimize errors and irregularities.

Ideal Candidate

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Joining our organization as a Government Revenue Accounting Manager offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial well-being of the Utah State Tax Commission. Your expertise in revenue management, financial oversight, and compliance will enable effective resource allocation, leading to the agency's continued success in providing essential public services.

What's in it for you?

You will receive great health and retirement benefits. In this position, you would enjoy the generous benefits package offered by the State of Utah. We have an extremely competitive total compensation package that you can learn about HERE!

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP) : 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High-Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage)

5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage)

2 vision plan options under EyeMed

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS)

Paid Time Off : Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick). Annual leave increases with years of service. There are also 12 paid holidays.

Our mission is to collect revenue for the state and local governments and to equitably administer tax and assigned motor vehicle laws. For more information about this agency, please check out Utah State Tax Commission.