Senior Accountant

Relocation Package Offered
Performs difficult professional work coordinating, monitoring and participating in the administration of accounts receivable and payable, ledger management, and fiscal operations, assisting in strategic financial projects, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Finance Division Manager. Provides general guidance to personnel within assigned division(s).

Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are subject to change as needs and job requirements change. Position assignments may vary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assists with day-to-day operations of the Finance Division by training and mentoring staff in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management and general ledger maintenance.
Participates in key strategic financial projects.
Participates in the implementation, design and enhancement of new accounting systems to improve fiscal management capabilities.
Coordinates the maintenance of a wide variety of complex accounting and subsidiary records and systems.
Serves as consultant to City departments; assists in various financial analyses; provides training and guidance regarding finance and accounting issues.
Coordinates the department's annual reviews of City indirect costs and citizen rates and fees; prepares recommendations and presentations for management, citizens, and Council; provides analysis of cost-of-service models.
Coordinates annual actuarial review of Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB); coordinates with actuarial and auditors on calculating cover payroll, annual recording and reporting of OPEB liabilities.
Documents and reviews for internal control compliance; implements process improvements to ensure compliance.
Maintains investment portfolio for City; ensures compliance with policies and procedures; assists updating policies and procedures; prepares quarterly investment reports for Council; researches and finds investments that meet the City investment policy.
Research and gives advice on new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) announcements and assists with implementation.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree with coursework in accounting, business, or related field and considerable experience in accounting, financial cost analysis, financial forecasting, auditing, related fiscal activity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.