Senior Accountant

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Department/Division: CS:
Accounting & Finance

Reports to: Assistant Finance Director

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Employee Group: N/A

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Minimum Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance/accounting with two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum

Certifications:

• CPA or MBA preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Salary:
Starting salary range is $81,154 - $84,432 per year.

Final date to receive applications:
On or before the close of business on Monday, November 30, 2026.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for managing the City's daily reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and journal entries. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, supports internal and external audits, prepares financial reports, and assists with management. Collaborates with departments to optimize accounting systems, monitors fund balances, and provides accurate financial data to support decision-making. Also maintains procedural documentation and performs various specialized accounting functions to support the City's financial stability and transparency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are essential for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Performs daily final cash balancing, updates the collector's report, and reconciles account balances and bank reconciliations.
• Reviews and resolves General Ledger discrepancies, provides, and updates General Ledger codes and new funds, and rebuilds and relinks budgets in the General Ledger.
• Prepares journal entries, including PSEBA monthly premiums, workers' compensation reports, and related fund chargebacks, transfers, and bank transfers.
• Assists with internal and external audits by preparing documentation, investigating discrepancies, and responding to inquiries.
• Reviews, reconciles, and audits General Ledger account balances to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Performs detailed bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy and completes month end and year end journal entries.
• Prepares and delivers financial reports to the Assistant Finance Director and Finance Director.
• Participates in auditing and reconciling balance sheet accounts in support of the City's annual audit process.
• Contributes to the preparation and review of the City's annual financial statements.
• Develops and maintains the chart of accounts to support accurate financial reporting.
• Creates and updates procedural manuals to ensure compliance with accounting and financial policies.
• Maintains capital assets records and debt payments schedules.
• Addresses phone and email inquiries, provides financial information to departments, and ensures accurate monitoring of fund balances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and GASB, for…