Accounting & Purchasing Manager

Salary : $89,648.00 - $114,462.40 Annually
Location : 76 E. High Street, Springfield, OH
Job Type: Administrative Position (full-time)
Job Number:
Department: Finance
Division: Accounting
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description
The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications for the position of Accounting & Purchasing Manager!

This is highly responsible professional, administrative, and supervisory work in the management of the City's accounting, financial reporting, and centralized purchasing functions. Work includes oversight of accounting operations and procurement activities; review and resolution of complex accounting and purchasing matters; development and improvement of policies, procedures, and internal controls; and technical guidance to Finance staff and City departments.

This position supervises and develops professional and technical staff performing accounting and purchasing responsibilities and works closely with City departments, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are exercised within established laws, policies, and program objectives.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Finance Director.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the City's accounting, financial reporting, and centralized purchasing functions.
• Supervises, trains, mentors, and provides technical guidance to Finance staff performing accounting and purchasing responsibilities; assigns and reviews work and supports employee development and accountability.
• Oversees general accounting operations, including general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and related accounting processes.
• Reviews and resolves complex accounting transactions, discrepancies, reconciliations, and other financial issues; provides guidance to staff and departments regarding unusual or difficult accounting matters.
• Assists in the preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), financial statements, audit schedules, and other required financial reports; serves as a key resource during annual financial audits.
• Reviews accounting procedures and internal controls; develops and implements improvements to promote accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and City policies.
• Oversees centralized purchasing activities and promotes compliance with City purchasing policies, applicable laws, competitive procurement requirements, and established procedures.
• Provides guidance to City departments regarding purchasing methods, purchase orders, competitive quotes and bids, cooperative purchasing, contracts, and other procurement matters.
• Reviews complex or unusual purchasing transactions and assists in resolving procurement issues involving City departments, vendors, specifications, pricing, and contract requirements.
• Monitors purchasing practices and recommends changes to improve efficiency, consistency, compliance, and internal controls.
• Assists in the maintenance and optimization of accounting and purchasing processes within the City's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Analyzes financial and operational information and prepares reports, recommendations, and other information for the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director.
• Serves as a resource to City departments regarding accounting, financial, and purchasing policies and procedures and assists in resolving cross-departmental issues.
• Assists Finance Department leadership with special projects, implementation of new initiatives, policy development, and resolution of complex financial or administrative matters.
• Performs all job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field preferred.
• Considerable progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, financial administration, purchasing/procurement, or related work, including supervisory or lead experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with governmental accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, or public purchasing strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud or a comparable ERP system preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, exercise independent judgment, and lead staff across accounting and purchasing functions.
• Must maintain a valid Ohio driver's license and meet and maintain insurability requirements under the City's insurance plan.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Governmental Accounting & Reporting: Applies governmental accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, reconciliations, and internal controls to complex municipal transactions.
• Public Procurement & Compliance: Understands competitive procurement, purchasing procedures, contract administration, and applicable legal and policy requirements.
• Leadership & Staff Development: Supervises, coaches, reviews work, establishes priorities, and supports accountability and professional growth.
• Problem Solving & Judgment: Researches complex financial and purchasing matters, evaluates alternatives, and resolves issues with sound independent judgment.
• Process Improvement & Technology: Improves workflows and controls and uses ERP systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to strengthen operations.
• Communication & Collaboration: Explains complex requirements clearly and builds effective relationships with departments, vendors, auditors, and City leadership.
• Time Management & Priority Setting: Balances competing deadlines, delegates effectively, and ensures timely and accurate completion of critical work.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Handles sensitive financial, personnel, and procurement information with discretion, objectivity, and professionalism

Additional Information: Inclusion of a cover letter and résumé with the application is strongly encouraged. Applications will be reviewed as received and the posting may close at any time once a qualified candidate has been identified.

HEALTH BENEFITS
Employees pay 15% of the monthly medical insurance premium through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which includes prescription coverage. Single and family coverage is available. The City health care plan is a high deductible healthcare plan. You will become eligible for medical insurance on the first of the month following your start date, or on your start date if you start on the first of the month.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Each year the City deposits 75% of your health insurance deductible amount into an HSA account in your name if you participate in the annual wellness screening. If you choose not to participate in the wellness screening, the City will deposit 50%.

DENTAL
The City pays half of the full premium up to a maximum of $30 per month for dental.

LIFE INSURANCE
The City pays 100% of the premium for term life insurance to all active permanent, full-time employees. Hourly employees receive $15,000 of coverage; salaried, professional, and management employees receive $50,000.

RETIREMENT PENSION
The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS). The employee's share is 10% of their gross salary.

RETIREMENT SAVINGS
You have the option to enroll in a voluntary retirement savings plan, such as a 457(b) deferred compensation plan or Roth IRA.

VACATION
New full-time employees receive 80 hours of vacation upon hire. Following six months of service, you receive an additional 24 hours. At one year of service, you accumulate vacation at a rate of 0.0769 per hour, or 20 days per year.

SICK LEAVE
All employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 0.0575 hours per hour, or approximately 15 days per year.

PERSONAL LEAVE
After six months of service, you receive two personal days, or 16 hours, per year.

HOLIDAYS
The City observes 13 holidays per year.

FITNESS CENTER
You have 24/7 access to a fitness center located in City Hall. The center includes a variety of commercial equipment including cardio and resistance machines and free weights.

EXPERIENCE PAY
Experience Pay will start after 5 years of service, which grants additional compensation to employees who have completed five or more years of total service with the City.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
All permanent full-time employees are eligible to participate in the City's Tuition Reimbursement plan, provided they have at least one year of continuous service with the City and it is subject to policy terms and conditions.