Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Works within the Finance Department, responsible for core financial functions including annual audit support, month and year‑end close, budget preparation, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, project accounting, capital assets, and financial record keeping. Work is performed independently under the direction of the Finance Director.

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with governmental accounting standards.
• Coordinate and compile documentation for annual external audits, including preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting work papers.
• Maintain current and accurate general ledger; analyze accounts for accuracy of transactions and prepares/ posts adjusting entries; balances accounts receivable and payable subsidiaries; prepares annual general ledger at fiscal year‑end; produces reports for the Finance Director.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, prepare and document corrections and adjustments to the general ledger and operating budget for approval by Finance Director.
• Work closely with Finance Director in compilation of information for audited year‑end reports.
• Maintain the accounting, computer, and budgetary systems which provide control of expenditures within all applicable guidelines, rules, regulations, legal constraints, and budgetary controls.
• Provide assistance to department staff in preparation of financial reports, revenue administration and treasury management, and development of city‑wide policies and procedures.
• Monitor expenditures/charges of assigned departments – review project expected expenditures.
• Train staff on changes in regulations, information systems and general accounting principles as related to each function within the Administration Department, as needed.
• Maintain additions and removals in the Fixed Asset Schedule, document, and maintain a permanent file for each item.
• Under the direction of the Finance Director, assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Assist the Finance Director in schedules, assignments, inspections, and evaluation of work; instruct staff and monitor work daily.
• Develop standard operating procedures to enhance the operation of the department; ensure employees comply with city policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field. Minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience, including three (3) years of related supervisory experience, government accounting a plus.

• Considerable knowledge of procedures and requirements for budget preparation, review and analysis procedures, financial system operation, and local government accounting.
• Familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local laws and county policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in principles of accepted accounting practices, planning, organizing, and establishing priorities, public speaking, and interpersonal relations.
• Proficiency in concepts of organizational management, operation of personal computer, both in general and specific to specialized software (i.e., spreadsheets, word processor, etc.), report preparation and mathematical calculations.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

May occasionally be required to work beyond the normal workday in order to complete projects, attend meetings, or participate in city events.

Requirements included in this class specification may be subject to modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential duties of the job.

Talantage, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.