Senior Accountant

Description
Under general direction, performs complex professional accounting duties and acts as a lead worker; records and reports financial transactions; reviews fiscal records; prepares financial report statements and analyses; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Performs and oversees professional accounting work, including recording and reporting of financial transactions and monitoring budgetary control for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, and procedures related to accounting activities; reviews, recommends and implements improvements to accounting methods, budgeting, and reporting procedures; ensures conformity to policies and increases effectiveness in financial procedures.
• Responsible for the preparation of the budget in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Assists in debt issuance and review of bond documents; provides accounting for bond funds and assessment of district funds.
• Assists in cash management; prepares monthly investment reports for submittal to City Council by City Treasurer; allocates interest income as appropriate.
• Maintains project accounts for cost recovery, capital projects and fixed assets.
• Prepares and analyzes data, journal entries and budget transfers, and financial statements; prepares various financial, expenditure and tax reports; reconciles financial records for accuracy.
• Prepares written reports for submittal to City Council/Redevelopment Agency in assigned area(s)of responsibility.
• Maintains and monitors grant awards; prepares grant reports.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of records for audits and assists outside independent auditors in their review of City/Redevelopment Agency financial statements and activities; responsible for year-end reporting and assists with annual financial reports.
• Provides advice and counsel to management and other employees in financial and accounting matters; organizes, assigns and reviews the work of subordinates; provides professional support and feedback as necessary.
• Plans and organizes the City’s revenue collection efforts; performs or oversees field audits of books and records of local businesses.
• May review accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processing.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience as follows:

Education 
Must have a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or a closely related field which has included courses in accounting.

And

Experience 
Four (4) years of related experience in accounting.