Assistant Finance Director​/Accounting Manager

Reports to

Finance Director

Grade E-6 Salary Range $82,700 to $128,315 annually, DOQ

$82,700 to $105,518

Full‑Time Exempt

Tues­day, March 10, 2026

February 24, 2026

Finance

Apply on our website: bountifulutah.gov

Under the direction of the Finance Director this position performs various high‑level accounting and financial management functions. The role oversees utility billing and cash collections for the City, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and internal controls.

This position is also the District Clerk for the South Davis Recreation District (the District). In this dual role as District Clerk and Chief Financial Officer the Clerk prepares monthly financial reports, presents financial information to the District Board, and leads the District’s financial year‑end close and audit.

• Perform complex and advanced accounting functions ensuring compliance with GASB standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations of multiple balance sheet accounts including cash, accounts receivable, and utility deposits.
• Oversee Utility Billing Staff and directly supervise the Utility Billing Supervisor.
• Aid with financial data requests and financial analysis.
• Play an important role in the City’s year‑end close procedures and annual financial audit, including assisting the Finance Director in producing close processes and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Monitor grants to ensure compliance with all financial, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit monthly sales tax returns.
• Provide monthly financial reports to the District Board, attend monthly District Board meetings, and perform research and additional reporting as requested.
• Lead the District’s year‑end close, including audit scheduling, year‑end reconciliations, and closing of the financial records.
• Coordinate and ensure proper completion of the District’s annual independent financial audit.
• Assist in the preparation and development of the District’s annual budget.
• Serve as the Deputy City Recorder to perform essential recording functions in the City Recorder’s absence or as assigned.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of and skill in applying GAAP as set by GASB.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisor, City department heads, District employees, Board members, and the public.
• Obtain within a reasonable timeframe adequate knowledge of the Bountiful City Code as it applies to the City’s fiscal functions/affairs, as well as knowledge of State and Federal regulations concerning municipal finances.
• Proficiency in the use of financial accounting software, Microsoft Office, and related technology.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift 40 – 50 pounds without assistance.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Certification:
  Active Utah Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, or similar certification (CPFO, CGFM, etc.) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Three‑to‑Five (3‑5) years of financial/accounting work experience, preferably in governmental accounting, including working in a computerized accounting system.
• Prior experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software preferred.
• Must be bondable.

Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Must successfully pass a background check, a driving record check, and a pre‑employment drug test.

Benefits begin on the date of hire. Bountiful City offers Select Health and PEHP networks, with a choice of Traditional or High Deductible plans on either network. Bountiful pays 100% of the premium for single coverage, 95% for two‑party coverage, and 90% for family coverage.

Dental and Vision coverage is provided by Renaissance. Coverage is optional and paid by the employee, effective the first day of the month following…