Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced and complex accounting functions requiring the analysis and interpretation of fiscal data and the application of accounting theory and principles.
• Assemble, analyze, and prepare reports and statements by coding complex financial data.
• Perform other related or assigned duties.
• Maintain an outstanding level of customer service and develop strong working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ensure courteous interaction with the public, department employees, and other county agencies in a thorough, concise, clear, and professional manner.
• Maintain strong general ledger accounting skills.
• Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB), and job-cost/construction project accounting.
• Work well under pressure while meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Required Skills

• Proven knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and cost accounting.
• Ability to assemble, analyze, and prepare reports and statements covering complex financial data.
• Experience with accounts payable/accounts receivable, preferably with an automated system.

Required Experience

• Proficient or advanced in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent understanding of accounting cycles and the accrual method of accounting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proficient or advanced in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent understanding of accounting cycles and the accrual method of accounting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Hightly organized individual.
• Friendly demeanor.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.