Senior Accountant

City of Charleston

26d • $81,580 - $84,726 • Onsite

About The Position

This role will apply generally accepted principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field and 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, equities, revenues and expenditures, and prepares balance sheets, income statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected City financial position for other managers.
• Maintains funds and account groups and prepares them for internal and external audits.
• Assists auditors in audit process and provides additional information requested.
• Researches and resolves any discrepancies for all assigned funds/accounts.
• Compiles information for grant and other reimbursements related to assigned funds.
• Records revenue and expenditures related assigned funds.
• Uses computerized accounting systems to maintain funds and prepare general ledger and accounting reports.
• Participates in special projects when needed, and performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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