Accountant A - Debt & CIP (Finance)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of the Manager A - DEBT (Finance), performing advanced professional accounting and auditing duties.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in the use of accounting duties and financial task (preferably in governmental accounting)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a closely related field; OR An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to research and apply them.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations and contract requirements governing the agency's financial record keeping operations and skills in applying them.
• Ability to analyze financial information, provide an assessment or interpretation of the information and recommend actions based on the analysis.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate support personnel.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Access and Word and ability to learn the County’s computerized financial systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Ability to succeed with a collaborative workforce in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and monitor multiple projects giving periodic assessments as needed or requested.
• This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties.
• All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in general obligation bonds, debt issuance and financial modeling preferred.
• Finance or money management experience in a large or nonprofit organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares GAAP-based financial statements, management reports and statements.
• Performs, oversees and reviews general and specialized accounting functions for the County’s debt program and capital improvement projects (CIP).
• Reviews all CIP invoices for payment and maintains supplemental records and files related to CIP projects.
• Prepares and maintain debt schedules, ensures all debt payments for principal, interest, etc. are done on time.
• Works closely with professional and nonprofessional accounting staff.
• Performs financial analyses and research; prepares status reports and projections; interprets data for others, identifies causes of variances and possible corrective actions needed, etc.
• Compiles and prepares budgets, analyzes for trends, projections and variances, monitors for budgetary compliance and recommends corrective actions.
• Provides job-related assistance and advice to various auditors and other County departments and personnel.
• Recommends improvements in the accounting system, processes and internal controls.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level