Financial Senior Accountant

EXEMPT: Yes POSITION: Financial Senior Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Finance PAY RANGE: $55,000 to $60,000 DOE DIVISION: Finance SAFETY SENSITIVE: No REVISED: August 5, 2025

JOB SUMMARY: This is a non-exempt position which under supervision applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. “Job descriptions may be modified based on city needs and employees may be required to perform function beyond those described below and employees are “at will employees” in that either party may terminate the employment relationship.”

• Assists the Finance Director in Directing, planning, coordinating and developing policies concerning the activities of the Finance Department including accounting, budgeting, treasury, finance, project, and revenue activities.
• Assists in monitoring the City’s annual budgets versus actual expenditure.
• Preparation and computation of various manual journal entries for accounts with non-automated system balancing (i.e. allocated costs).
• Assists in preparing the annual financial reports for audit by independent auditors, including work papers required by the auditors.
• Assists in preparing budgetary and financial reporting.
• Preparation of operating, trust, and clearing account bank reconciliations and related general ledger entries.
• Reviews account payable to ensure compliance with city policy and code, state and federal law, and best practices.
• Reviews insurance payments for accuracy.
• Secondary support for fixed assets, insurance, payroll, and accounts payable
• Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and internal control procedures.
• As directed by the City Treasurer/Finance Director, assist city employees with any questions related to policy, best practice, current departmental budgetary status, or other financial process inquiries.
• Assists in preparing interim financial statements and other reports to summarize the current and projected financial position of the city.
• Position requires contact with fellow employees and the public with the need to communicate orally and in writing and where tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• College degree is required.
• Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.
• Preferred two years’ municipal accounting experience.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations appropriately.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must be bondable.

Supervises personnel of the Finance Department under the guidance of the Finance Director.

• Duties require some limited physical movement of lifting up to 35 pounds (greater with assistance), prolonged sitting, walking, bending, and stooping.
• Work is performed in an office, and conditions are controllable.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and maintain a status of insurability.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any non-essential function.

• Please email applications to personnel
• Becki Reyes
• HR Assistant