Senior Accountant: Governmental Finances & Audit Lead

Accountant

Performs professional accounting work involving financial reporting, budget monitoring, accounts payable, payroll, and financial analysis for assigned funds and City departments. This journey-level position requires prior accounting experience and the ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and initiative.

Senior Accountant

May serve as the first-line supervisor for the Accounting Division. Performs complex accounting operations, including financial reporting, reconciliations, budget development, annual audits, and year-end closing activities. Provides technical guidance and support to management.

• Performs professional accounting duties, including financial reporting, recordkeeping, and financial analysis in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

• Maintains and reconciles the general ledger and subsidiary accounts, including financial activities related to building permits, business licenses, marina operations, and credit card transactions.

• Analyzes and reconciles employee benefit and tax liabilities and prepares and files required state tax reports to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

• Senior Accountants perform the most complex accounting functions and may supervise and coordinate accounting staff.

Accountant

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or business administration.
• Two years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience.

Senior Accountant

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field.
• Four years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience that includes governmental accounting.

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable.