Sr. Accountant
Job Description
Under the direction of the Financial Services Director, incumbent performs specialized accounting work involving application of accounting principles and maintenance of client's fiscal records. Accuracy of all work performed and supervised is most essential. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and is reviewed by the Financial Services Director through conferences and written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures.
Examples of Essential Functions
Oversees and performs reconciliation of client's f capital projects and grant-funded activities.
Maintains continuous awareness of all active and in-progress projects throughout the fiscal year, including funding sources.
Ensures expenditures are accurately recorded to the appropriate accounts and project numbers in accordance with adopted budgets, grant agreements, and governmental accounting standards.
Responsible for assisting in managing cash and/or investments; monitors cash flow and balances; analysis of general ledger accounts, fund operations and projections; timely payment of all debt service payments and assists with year-end closings.
Makes recommendations for establishing new accounting procedures, when appropriate, resolves accounting and/or reporting problems.
Assists in the preparation of various regular and special reports including the comprehensive Annual Financial Report, financial statements and related footnotes.
Initiates preparation of accounting entries, and special analyses of internal control procedures and audits.
Coordinates with other departments to develop and implement citywide accounting policies and procedures. Assists in training of staff regarding accounting procedures.
Assists in preparation of schedules at year end for annual audit and participates in assisting outside auditors in the audit of city accounts.
Prepares and verifies various summary reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business administration from an accredited college or university, supplemented by two to four years of professional experience in governmental accounting. MBA or CPA preferred. Must be proficient in computerized financial processing systems to include complex Excel and other software applications. Experience with OpenGov desirable. Experience with government procurement practices and delivery highly desired. Professional comparable work experience may be substituted year for year for education requirements.
69k - 109k/year
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