Senior Accountant

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). The role 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. It also involves senior level reconciliation of complex accounts and review of activity proposed by junior staff.

The incumbent monitors and evaluates general ledger accounts for accuracy monthly and assists in the development of strategies to improve performance & reporting. The position may also provide accounting services to 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 are 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.
• Lead 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.
• Train appropriate staff in Clerk/Treasurer’s Department and other City Departments on policies & procedures necessary to accurately provide information & documentation appropriate for ledger processing.
• Assist 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.
• Prepare, verify and process various journal entries, budget amendments and allocations. Ensure accurate coding and adequate documentation.
• Assist 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.
• Develop, design, and provide financial and budget related information and tools, including budgetary reviews, prepare budget vs. actual statements and reports as needed.
• Work 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.
• Provide assistance to Departments by providing financial information analysis & reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of the City’s budget.
• Perform or oversee the development and reporting of the City’s cost allocation plan(s).
• Prepare, review and execute ACH, EFT and Wire transfers for City departments, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as needed.
• Assist the ADF with preparation of cash flows and cash management.
• Maintain, update and report 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.
• Develop and maintain grants tracking software to ensure all grants are captured, accurately classified and links in place to produce annual…