Senior Accountant

General Purpose

This position provides senior level accounting services in support of the City’s central accounting function. The position requires advanced knowledge of accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position ensures the integrity of accounting information by reviewing, recording and verifying general ledger account activity for all City Departments, except for the Burlington Electric Department (BED) & School. Responsible for senior level reconciliation of complex accounts and review of activity proposed by junior staff.

Monitor and evaluate general ledger accounts for accuracy monthly. The position will assist in the development of strategies to improve performance & reporting. Position may also provide accounting services to several other major City Departments, including Enterprise Funds and Special Revenue Funds. This position is distinguished from other financial positions by the level of independent judgment and initiative required in planning, developing, training and implementing system changes that is needed to analyze data and provide accurate reporting.

In addition to the core purpose listed above, this position will also have a focus area either in banking & cash, capital projects, and/or grants management – as discussed with Employee’s supervisor.

Non-Union

$71,996.59 - $80,294.47 Annually

Up to two (2) days remote/week

• Perform and/or oversee accounting duties such as the preparation of journal entries, bank statement reconciliation, and general ledger account reconciliation.
• Responsible for reconciliation of the City’s more complex bank statements and General Ledger activity.
• Analyze financial information and prepare documentation and reports associated with reconciliations, departmental budgets and other data as needed.
• Leads staff on the monitoring and reconciliation of the City’s balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to appropriate general ledger accounts. Ensure accurate entry, identify variances and work with City staff to process corrections as needed.
• Trains appropriate staff in Clerk/Treasurer’s Department and other City Departments on policies & procedures necessary to accurately provide information & documentation appropriate for ledger processing.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of appropriate accounting standards and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory guidelines and requirements.
• Prepares, verifies and processes various journal entries, budget amendments and allocations. Ensure accurate coding and adequate documentation.
• Assists with audit and year-end preparation including deferred revenues, generating and processing entries, tracking various funds and entry types, gathering documentation and working with various City staff to reconcile account variances.
• Develops, design, and provides financial and budget related information and tools, including budgetary reviews, prepare budget vs. actual statements and reports as needed.
• Works with Departments that have external software that interfaces and provides financial data to the City for entry in General Ledger. Ensure departments are compliant and providing accurate financial records before interfacing with General Ledger.
• Provides assistance to Departments by providing financial information analysis & reporting.
• Assists in the preparation of the City’s budget.
• Performs or oversees the development and reporting of the City’s cost allocation plan(s).

• Prepares, review and execute ACH, EFT and Wire transfers for City departments, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as needed.
• Assists the ADF with preparation of cash flows and cash management.
• Responsible for maintaining, updating and reporting on the City's bonds and debt schedules. Verify amortization schedules to accurately generate and process payments due in a timely fashion. Follow up with appropriate City personnel to ensure timely payment of debt and reimbursement to the City's pooled cash fund.
• Responsible for developing and maintenance of grants tracking…