Senior Accountant-Auditor | Fresno

Senior Accountant Auditor

Under direction, the incumbent performs complex professional accounting work; maintains and audits accounts; and provides supervision and training to subordinate staff. Work involves supervising the day-to-day operation of a section or sections engaged in accounting, accounts payable or auditing of fiscal operations. Incumbents receive complex and varied accounting and/or auditing assignments requiring the application of judgment to work situations where standard procedure does not apply.

The position conducts advanced accounting and financial analysis, develops and maintains internal controls to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, and supports City departments in the implementation of proper financial procedures. Building upon the foundational responsibilities of lower level accounting staff, the Senior Accountant Auditor leads work involving the review and reconciliation of financial activity, evaluates and improves processes, resolves complex accounting issues, and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records, systems, and reporting across the Accounting section.

The role also facilitates the posting and review of key accounting transactions, oversees routine and specialized fiscal operations, and contributes to the preparation of required financial documentation to support the City's broader reporting obligations.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises and participates in the preparation of a variety of accounting and accounts payable reports and prepares complex financial reports on special assignments.
• Assists in completing the functions of the division by providing supervision and training for subordinate staff.
• Performs difficult and special accounting and/or auditing work as part of normal work assignments and as directed by a superior; maintains general and subsidiary ledgers; and effects periodic reconciliations of a variety of machine reports.
• Supervises and participates in the work of a section engaged in the maintenance of financial records for budgetary, revenue, payroll, accounts payable, and inventory accountability.
• Reviews and analyzes the section's workflow and recommends revisions to facilitate and expedite the accounting and accounts payable processes.
• Prepares formal financial statements, financial statistical reports, and other reports related to accounts payable.
• Prepares and reviews audit reports of findings and makes recommendations for improvements. Confers with department personnel, other agencies, government representatives and special districts on general and specific financial audit, accounting, and accounts payable matters.
• Conducts financial reviews for analysis of capital projects, operations, and investment opportunities.
• Reviews changes in legal procedures for fiscal operations affecting accounting and accounts payable processes.

Annual Salary: $83,496.00-$

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