SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

About the role

The Senior Internal Financial Accounting Auditor will assist with the daily functions of the Auditor’s Office, including planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of financial accounting staff. The role interprets financial data for the department and other County departments, ensures the accuracy of financial records and reports, and resolves issues identified in financial inquiries from County staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises one or more employees in the Auditor’s Office, providing overall direction, coordination, and evaluation.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with county policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of work completed by staff, including reviewing and verifying the accuracy of accounting entries, reports, and reconciliations.
• Recommends courses of action for problems encountered by staff and assists where needed.
• Trains and cross-trains staff for new tasks, processes, and procedures.
• Ensures accuracy of financial records and reports; checks for proper classification and resolves discrepancies.
• Posts approved entries to the general ledger after review.
• Assists department heads and their staff with interpretation of financial data and solves problems encountered with financial records.
• Monitors workflows to ensure deadlines and standards are met.
• Monitors departmental financial activity for compliance with budgetary requirements, legal standards, and County policies.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Prepares various schedules, analyses, and reports as required.
• Reviews contracts and other documents for compliance.
• Carries out senior-level accounting responsibilities, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and internal and external reporting activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stay organized, and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills; ability to collect and analyze financial data and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to recognize risks and communicate those risks to management for action.
• Ability to make decisions based on relevant criteria.
• Proficient use of Excel and word processing required; data mining techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and GASB rules.
• Ability to research complex financial issues and verify compliance with statutes, County policies, and applicable GASB standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four (4) years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Current and valid driver license required.

Preferred Requirements

• Accounting degree and CPA certification preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.