SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the 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.

Minimum 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 & Other Requirements

• 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 25lbs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of work completed by staff, including reviewing and verifying the accuracy of accounting entries, reports, and reconciliations.
• Recommends course of action for problems staff encounter. 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 any discrepancies.
• Posts approved entries to the general ledger after review.
• Assists department heads and their staff with interpretation of financial data. Solves problems encountered with financial records.
• Makes sure workflows are monitored to ensure deadlines and standards are met.
• Makes sure departmental financial activity is monitored 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.