Accountant I, II, III

Town of Warrenton•Warrenton, VA

12d

About The Position

Performs intermediate technical work involving the preparation and/or maintenance of fiscal or related records; does related work as required. Accountant I position duties include, but are not limited to: Financial Auditing: Assists the Director with preparation for the annual external audit. Prepares various audit schedules in support of the annual external audit; responds to auditor inquiries as needed. Financial Reporting: Prepares and assists with the maintenance of financial records; reconciles various accounts to verify accuracy. Reviews monthly journal entries for accuracy and completeness. Maintains capital asset records, including annual verification of current listing with Town departments. Processes monthly general ledger close. Reviews financial statements and performs periodic variance analysis to identify and research anomalies. Reconciles and prepares reports for submission to regulatory or granting agencies, including annual VDOT Accounting of Expenditures and Certification of Street Maintenance Funds. Additional Tasks: Assists the Director with the preparation of quarterly staff reports for Council. Contributes to the department by performing other related duties as assigned. May assist with monthly review of bank reconciliations. Accountant II position duties include the above Accountant I duties in addition to, but not limited to: Payroll Auditing: Reviews all payroll data before submission. Financial Reporting: Maintains debt service schedules, performs related tasks and entries, including bond reimbursements. Assists with completion of statistical information for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Reconciliations: Assists with the monthly review of bank reconciliations. Additional Tasks: Assists as needed to accomplish a variety of financial reporting requirements. Accountant, III position duties include the above Accountant I & II duties in addition to, but not limited to: Financial Reporting: Prepares more complicated year-end journal entries and reconciliations related to pension and OPEB reporting, lease and SBITA reporting, and other Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Research upcoming GASB pronouncements and ensure proper implementation. Assists Director with review of key sections of the ACFR. Assists with the preparation of the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). Reconciliations: Performs final review and approval of bank reconciliations. Performs other periodic general ledger reconciliations to ensure proper financial statement reporting. Internal Controls : Periodically reviews policies and procedures to ensure adequate internal controls over financial assets. Develops and recommends financial policy and procedure changes to improve internal controls and/or efficiency. Additional Tasks : Assists with other projects or tasks as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma (HSD) and College Level Coursework
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to HSD and college level coursework in accounting or related field and 2 years of experience in accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, and/or other accounting work. Significant experience may be considered as a supplement to or in place of education.
Associate’s degree in accounting or related field
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a two-year college with a major in accounting or a related field and 3-5 years of experience in professional accounting or closely related field. Experience in governmental accounting preferred. Significant experience may be considered as a supplement to or in place of education.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with a major in accounting or a related field and 5 years of experience in professional accounting, grants management, financial management, or closely related experience. Experience in governmental accounting preferred. Significant experience may be considered as a supplement to or in place of education.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, methods, practices, and procedures pertaining to governmental accounting and fiscal management.
Knowledge of policies, procedures and activities for the Town and Finance Department.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, employees, Town Officials and others involved in performance of job duties; ability to assemble reports in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Proficient mathematical ability to handle the required calculations.
Ability to use independent judgement and work with little direct supervision.
Ability to operate a computer, and other office equipment needed to perform job duties, proficiency in various software, including Microsoft Office suite; and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Operates computer, calculator, and other standard office equipment incident to maintaining records.
Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.
Work requires the ability to climb and balance.
Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors., the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
May occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals or gasses, contagious diseases, airborne particles or pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
May be exposed to biohazards or bloodborne pathogens.
Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electric shock.
This position requires satisfactory results of a criminal history check, credit history check, and/or drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or VGFOA Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the Director with preparation for the annual external audit.
Prepares various audit schedules in support of the annual external audit; responds to auditor inquiries as needed.
Prepares and assists with the maintenance of financial records; reconciles various accounts to verify accuracy.
Reviews monthly journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
Maintains capital asset records, including annual verification of current listing with Town departments.
Processes monthly general ledger close.
Reviews financial statements and performs periodic variance analysis to identify and research anomalies.
Reconciles and prepares reports for submission to regulatory or granting agencies, including annual VDOT Accounting of Expenditures and Certification of Street Maintenance Funds.
Assists the Director with the preparation of quarterly staff reports for Council.
Contributes to the department by performing other related duties as assigned.
May assist with monthly review of bank reconciliations.
Reviews all payroll data before submission.
Maintains debt service schedules, performs related tasks and entries, including bond reimbursements.
Assists with completion of statistical information for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Assists as needed to accomplish a variety of financial reporting requirements.
Prepares more complicated year-end journal entries and reconciliations related to pension and OPEB reporting, lease and SBITA reporting, and other Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
Research upcoming GASB pronouncements and ensure proper implementation.
Assists Director with review of key sections of the ACFR.
Assists with the preparation of the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
Performs final review and approval of bank reconciliations.
Performs other periodic general ledger reconciliations to ensure proper financial statement reporting.
Periodically reviews policies and procedures to ensure adequate internal controls over financial assets.
Develops and recommends financial policy and procedure changes to improve internal controls and/or efficiency.
Assists with other projects or tasks as needed.