Principal Accountant

City of Laramie, WY • Laramie, WY

348d • $72,359 - $95,476

About The Position

The City of Laramie is seeking a Principal Accountant to join our dedicated finance team. Under limited direction, the Principal Accountant will perform a wide range of responsible, confidential, and professional accounting, budgeting, and finance-related duties. This role will also serve as a liaison between City departments, staff, outside agencies, and the public, while taking a leadership role in managing and improving transaction processing systems. As a Principal Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the City's financial integrity and transparency, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting the implementation of key financial strategies. If you have a passion for accounting and financial reporting and are looking to make a meaningful impact in local government, this role is for you!

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional accounting experience, with a focus on accounting, financial reporting, or audit services.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a closely related field (transcripts required).
• In-depth knowledge of governmental accounting principles, practices, and terminology, as well as financial reporting frameworks.
• Strong understanding of the internal control framework and its practical application.
• Familiarity with business data processing principles, especially as they relate to accounting information systems.
• Solid understanding of laws regulating public agency accounting and fiscal operations.
• Familiarity with principles and best practices for municipal budget preparation, planning, and control.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and deliver accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting services for the City of Laramie.
• Independently manage your workload with minimal daily direction while meeting multiple deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
• Review, reconcile, and analyze the general ledger for appropriate coding.
• Process transactions, prepare financial reports, analyze financial events, and make necessary journal entries or adjustments to accounting records.
• Proactively identify potential issues and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Lead and assist with the implementation and management of accounting software within assigned functions.
• Oversee the technical setup, workflow design, and system module maintenance.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager or designee to prepare essential financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Recommended Budget, and State Census.
• Support the preparation of internal financial reports, such as monthly financial statements.

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefited
• Starting Salary: $72,359.00- $95,476.16

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree