Senior Accountant

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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R2053

The candidate shall possess particular experience in all areas of financial accounting including general accounting, computer operations, budget management, cash management and procurement in local government finance or similar financial institution. Position will perform a wide variety of duties in the maintenance and review of financial records with limited established procedures and policies, but must ensure compliance to generally accepted accounting principles.

The Senior Accountant position will be responsible for overseeing the work of others within the Finance Department as determined by the Finance Director. Work is often self-directed and may not be audited by others. Therefore the employee must maintain a high degree of initiative, self-accountability and integrity.### ### ESSENTIAL TASKS Provide leadership and expertise to ensure that the system of internal accounting controls effectively and efficiently safeguard the assets of the County and provide accurate and timely financial information as required by the Finance Manager.

Coordinate all activity related to compilation of financial statements according to all required schedules.

Assist in analyzing financial data and development of recommendation for corrective action.

Perform all financial accounting, management and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Provide the Finance Manager with financial information, analysis and recommendations to serve as the basis for operating and capital expenditure decisions.

Provide financial analysis and recommendations covering a broad range of proposed projects and capital investments to insure their financial soundness.

Ensure that adequate internal controls exists to properly safeguard the County's assets.

Conduct other business and finance staff duties and responsibilities as directed by the Finance Manager including attending internal meetings as requested.

Maintains, analyzes and reconciles various general ledger accounts by analyzing receipts, disbursements, preparing and proofing cash statements, as well as balancing of actual tax files with outside agencies.

Researches and prepares reports and surveys of federal and state agencies.

Prepares and maintains schedules and spreadsheets as required for year-end by external auditor. Prepares schedules of long-term debt to include bonds and capital leases. Re-establishes encumbrances by preparing schedules of expenditures.

Performs monthly closing responsibilities to ensure that proper revenue and expenditures are recorded appropriately.

Monthly Reconciliation of the General Ledger to the Cash Accounts for Accounts Payable and Payroll.

Provide detailed financial analysis of the County's current financial situation and formulate future goals based on past trends and current economic conditions.

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** Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.
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