Senior Accountant/CPA

City of Sioux Falls•City of Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports the City’s accounting and business functions, with a strong focus on grant administration and compliance, complex reconciliations, financial and grant reporting, and accounts receivable. The role partners with staff across City departments to maintain financial integrity and provide accurate, timely financial information. The position also supports citywide accounting systems and financial applications, advises departments on financial processes, and contributes to the City’s budget process, annual financial reporting, and audit. The team values excellence, collaboration, and continued learning. The posting offers a regular weekday schedule, no travel, competitive pay, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration, plus at least three years of accounting experience; an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training may also qualify.
CPA designation is mandatory for the C43 level position.
Ability to understand complex financial transactions and activities and logically solve accounting problems.
Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and their application to financial statements.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and financial software and personal-computer business applications, especially Microsoft Excel, and flexibility working across different software systems.
Knowledge of GAAP and its application to accounting and financial reporting.
Ability to determine appropriate accounting and financial reporting treatment for account balances and business activities.
Ability to research, understand, and determine the applicability of accounting standards and laws and regulations related to accounting and financial reporting, and interpret account balances and activities.
Knowledge of Federal OMB Uniform Guidance and its application to federal, state, and local grants.
Knowledge of the DBE program and understanding of policy compliance.
Ability to work independently, prepare general accounting and financial statements and reports, and make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze financial statements and related documents.

Responsibilities

Perform complex and routine accounting and financial activities supporting the City’s financial system, including accounts receivable and payable, special assessments, cash receipts, capital assets, inventory, fleet and work orders, treasury, tax, investments, grants, construction-in-progress, and debt.
Maintain the City’s general and subsidiary ledgers in accordance with GAAP; evaluate transactions, determine appropriate accounting treatment, prepare journal entries, and research accounting and reporting requirements.
Independently oversee and complete detailed and complex reconciliations among ancillary financial systems, external sources, and the City’s financial system.
Ensure transactions comply with accounting, budget, legal, and policy requirements; audit documents, accounts, and entries; and advise management on appropriate controls and procedures.
Compile, interpret, analyze, prepare, and communicate financial and budgetary reports and statements, including monthly reports and annual statements supporting the budget process, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and annual audit.
Support implementation of computer-based accounting and financial applications, test system modifications, submit enhancements for review, set up user workflows, and train and assist users.
Advise on financial and accounting processes and procedures and prepare information to support departmental financial decisions.
Assist and lead departments on financial and grant management activities, including DBE and other federal program requirements.
Conduct assigned special projects and represent the Finance department at meetings by providing advice, feedback, and financial information.
Perform other duties and functions outlined in the departmental position result description and performance standard.