Senior Accountant (Accounting)

Loudoun County Public Schools•Ashburn, VA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is professional accounting work in performing standard accounting tasks in an established accounting system, and reviewing fiscal records. An employee in this class is responsible for the maintenance of an assigned group or area of accounts and preparation of related reports and statements thereon. Employees may modify and adapt procedures for accounting systems, but changes are normally subject to review by superiors before adoption.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field
Three (3) years or more experience in performing professional accounting work
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and their application to governmental accounting; of microcomputer applications in the financial area; of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment
Ability to perform professional accounting/auditing work; to prepare accounting reports and statements; to identify deviations and questionable practices in fiscal operations and recommend appropriate corrective actions; to analyze and evaluate accounting problems; to develop pertinent data and recommend improved procedures
Good human relations and communications skills

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Responsibilities

Reviews accounts and fiscal operations for compliance with proper accounting procedures, controls, and standards; identifies deviations and questionable practices and recommends appropriate corrective actions
Provides technical support to LCPS financial staffs
Operates accounting and accounts related software; designs spreadsheets and other computerized programs and systems to meet work requirements; installs, troubleshoots, and assists others in the unit with software problems
Reviews and approves financial transactions related to assigned area of accounts, and directs accounts maintenance of activity and other accounts
Prepares periodic and special accounting and financial reports and statements; provides year-end and journal entries, reconciliations, and close out