SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Town of Summerville•Summerville, SC

42d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for independent review, reconciliation, and oversight of the Town's financial transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper internal controls. This position provides the critical independent review layer that the Finance Department requires to maintain proper segregation of duties and satisfy external audit standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or GFOA Certification (preferred)
Minimum three (3) years of governmental accounting experience
Tyler ERP experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of GASB pronouncements, governmental fund accounting, and payroll tax compliance
Experience with pension accounting under GASB 68/75 preferred
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely reconciliation work
Governmental accounting and auditing principles and practices in their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems.
Budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, GAAFR, GAAP, and GASB.
Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
Proficient in Excel.
Make decisions within established accounting policies and procedures.
Prepare and explain financial statements, accounting reports and records.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, other employees and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field, equivalent supplemented by three to five years’ government finance experience

Responsibilities

Perform independent review and approval of accounts payable batches prepared by the AP Technician — does not enter invoices or initiate payments
Review payroll registers prepared by the Payroll Specialist for accuracy, FLSA compliance, and proper authorization before approval
Prepare and post payroll journal entries to the general ledger following each payroll cycle
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities
Prepare or review OPEB-related journal entries in coordination with SC PEBA and the external actuarial reports
Coordinate court accounting functions and ensure proper recording of court-related receipts and disbursements
Support grants financial reporting, including preparation of federal/state expenditure reports and grant account reconciliations
Ensure ATAX (Accommodations Tax) receipts and expenditures are properly recorded and reported
Assist with year-end close workpapers and external audit support as assigned
Supports Victims Advocate Reporting for tracking financials, auditing and reporting to agencies
GASB 87 accounting | Update and maintain lease projections and maintain monthly billing cycle including property tax payments
Oversee billings to the School District and related journal entries
Promote a strong sense of teamwork and a commitment to mentoring others. Develop technical and behavioral skills to enhance individual professional development as well as the overall expertise
Performs other related duties as required