City of Roanoke, VA-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Roanoke, VA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform work in the maintenance of complex financial records. The successful candidate will prepare journal entries, budget transactions, and account reconciliations; assist in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and with annual external audit; prepare reports and budget ordinances for presentation to Council; prepare financial statements to be presented monthly to Council; and prepare financial analyses and financial reports for external agencies as needed. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or a related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting and/or auditing, preferably in a public accounting firm or through specialization in the government sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. This is an exempt position. The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

  • Prepares journal entries, budget transactions and account reconciliations
  • Assists in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and with annual external audit
  • Prepares reports and budget ordinances for presentation to Council
  • Prepare financial statements to be presented monthly to Council
  • Prepares financial analyses and financial reports for external agencies as needed
  • Assists in the preparation of data for the City's annual budget process
  • Assists in preparing accounting system for annual closing
  • Reviews current accounting procedures and recommends needed improvements
  • Prepares responses to financial surveys
  • Coordinates the preparation of annual cost allocation plan and the annual comparative cost report
  • Participates in the implementation of accounting system improvements including subsystem implementations
  • Participates in special projects; researches and prepares management reports as needed
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or a related field
  • Three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting and/or auditing, preferably in a public accounting firm or through specialization in the government sector
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, or governmental regulations
  • Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing
  • Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of organization
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form
  • Knowledge of Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software
  • Certified Public Accountant preferred
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service