Senior Accountant

Major Duties

• Maintain detailed accounting records for all municipal grants, loans, and capital projects.
• Track grant revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with grant agreements, budget, and reporting requirements.
• Record and monitor loan proceeds, repayments, and interest schedules.
• Reconcile grant and project accounts on a regular basis and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure that costs are properly classified and capitalized in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Cook with project managers to track project financial activity.
• Aid in the preparation of financial reports related to grants, loans, and projects for management, City Council, and external agencies.
• Ensure Compliance with governmental accounting standards, grant regulations, and loan agreements.
• Aid in the preparation of year-end financial statements and audit schedules related to grants and projects.
• Prepare special improvement district transactions; reconcile accounts receivable and deferred revenues and prepare adjusting journal entries, if necessary, annually.
• Prepare and issue SID invoices and assessments in accordance with district agreements and municipal.
• Prepare the SEFA for Federal Funding.
• Prepare and submit annual Census Reports for the Department of Audit.
• Process and manage Sheridan Area Water Supply (SAWS) transactions.
• Track and record Water Rights.
• Manage and maintain the organization's fixed assets while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, depreciation schedules, and asset reporting requirements.
• Enter journal entries as needed or requested.
• Provide back-up for the Assistant Treasurer during employee leave and as needed during day-to-day operations.
• File and archive records and documents according to state archive rules.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Requires 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, preferably in a governmental setting. Must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Access, is required. Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and regulations is essential. Experience with financial systems and software, such as QuickBooks, is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, as this role involves working closely with project managers and external agencies.