Senior Accountant

Job Details

Job Location:

City of Fairburn Administration Building - Fairburn, GA 30213
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Salary Range: $63,790.81 - $66,980.35 Salary

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Accounting

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing complex professional accounting functions involving the research, statistical analysis, preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports, and coordinates the operations of the accounts receivable and/or payable and/or payroll functions of the city;
Provides staff leadership. Reports to the Finance Director.

• Posts, reviews and verifies financial transactions relating to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, and cash management; prepares and/or reviews journal entries, general ledger reports and trial balances; identifies discrepancies or problems and makes necessary adjustments and corrections; reconciles and balances reports.
• Prepares the accounting schedules for the compilation of the City’s annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR); prepares reports and related debt schedules for bond compliance, and inclusion in the CAFR.
• Reviews, monitors, and reconciles capital projects, capital assets and bond expenditures; reconciles capital bond cash transactions.
• Assists in the development and updating of accounting systems and prepares various complex financial reports and statements such as statement of financial condition, capital asset values and depreciation, capital projects reports, and depreciation schedules, as required to comply with local, state and federal regulations throughout the year.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Processes monthly reconciliation of the city’s general ledger accounts and bank accounts; reconciles computerized revenue subsidiary accounts.
• Provides assistance to internal and external auditors in auditing financial statements and records.
• Responds to inquiries from city employees, vendors, auditors, governmental officials, local governments and the general public regarding the city’s financial activities and operations.
• Prepares accounting reports, accounting schedules, financial reports, and budget documents.
• Works as part of the Finance team to improve methods, communication and customer satisfaction with other departments and the general public.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics, or equivalent; supplemented by 4-5 years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, budgeting or general ledger maintenance, research and/or budgeting activities, and municipal audits; with one (1) year of lead work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Masters’ degree preferred. Local government a plus.

• Valid State of Georgia driver’s license.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification desirable.

Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check, an acceptable driving record, and possessing a satisfactory credit history.

• Knowledge of the modern principles and practices of public finance administration with particular emphasis on generally accepted accounting principles and standards that apply to governmental accounting and reporting.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of municipal accounting principles, procedures, applications and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures established by the Government Finance Officer's Association (GFOA), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and…