Senior Accountant

Summary

Performs work in the maintenance of complex financial records.

• Prepares journal entries, budget transactions and account reconciliations.
• Assists in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and with annual external audit.
• Prepares reports and budget ordinances for presentation to Council.
• Prepares financial statements to be presented monthly to Council.
• Prepares financial analyses and financial reports for external agencies as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of data for the City's annual budget process.
• Assists in preparing accounting system for annual closing.
• Reviews current accounting procedures and recommends needed improvements.
• Prepares responses to financial surveys.
• Coordinates the preparation of annual cost allocation plan and the annual comparative cost report.
• Participates in the implementation of accounting system improvements including subsystem implementations.
• Participates in special projects; researches and prepares management reports as needed.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in accounting or a related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting and/or auditing, preferably in a public accounting firm or through specialization in the government sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software and spreadsheet software.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EEO and Other Notices
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.