Senior Accountant

The Town of Culpeper is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our Finance Department as a Senior Accountant. This position plays a key role in maintaining the Town’s financial integrity through advanced accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit support functions.

• Planning, designing, and implementing accounting systems and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
• Maintaining and reconciling financial records, including monthly and annual account reconciliations.
• Coordinating bank transactions, deposits, ACH transfers, wire transactions, and lockbox activity.
• Maintaining capital asset and debt records and schedules.
• Assisting with preparation of monthly financial reports, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit reports, and other required financial reports.
• Recording year-end adjustments and preparing schedules and reconciliations for the annual audit.
• Maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance with established fiscal policies and procedures.
• Providing financial and accounting assistance to Town departments.
• Serving as a backup for accounts payable processing as needed.
• Training and supporting Finance Department staff as required.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal accounting principles, governmental accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of financial controls, accounting procedures, and requirements of the Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex accounting problems.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and maintain detailed accounting records.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field and considerable experience in public finance administration, auditing, and/or financial reporting. Candidates must have a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of direct experience in local government finance, accounting, and/or auditing and possess knowledge of governmental accounting standards.