Senior AccountantFinancial Analyst

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

At the Town of Frederick, we’re Built on What Matters: people, community and service. We are a growing and evolving community committed to delivering meaningful opportunities and elevating the experience of those we serve for years to come. Guided by our FRED values:
Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication.

The Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst performs advance professional accounting and financial analysis in support of the Town’s financial operations. This role serves as a senior accounting resource responsible for complex reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end coordination, budget analysis, forecasting, audit coordination, and internal control oversight. The Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst exercised a high degree of independent judgement, provides technical expertise, identifies process improvements, and delivers financial analysis to support organizational planning and decision-making.

The duties listed herein are illustrative of the essential duties of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required or assigned.

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Perform complex general ledger reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Lead preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and coordination with external auditors.
• Perform budget-to-actual analysis and identify significant variances and trends.
• Develop revenue and expenditure forecasts to support budget planning and financial decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare recommendations for management.
• Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, Town policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Conduct technical accounting research and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.
• Assist with development and implementation of accounting policies and financial procedures.
• Support annual budget development and long-range financial planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to accounting staff and departmental personnel.
• Participate in financial system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership, Town Board, and external agencies as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with grant requirements, debt reporting, and other governmental financial obligations.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and general ledger accounting.
• Municipal or governmental accounting experience preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) training or coursework
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or equivalent financial analysis certification

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of office equipment, including computers, calculators, printers, telephones, and other business technology.
• Requires visual acuity and sustained concentration to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and review detailed accounting records.
• May occasionally lift or move files, records, or office materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent interaction with employees, department directors, executive leadership, external auditors, financial institutions, regulatory agencies,…