Senior Accountant

Town of Prescott Valley•Prescott Valley, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Prescott Valley invites you to apply for the position of Senior Accountant. This role performs advanced technical accounting work including financial reporting, complex reconciliations, audit coordination, capital asset accounting and financial analysis. The Town is looking for individuals who strive to provide excellent customer service, are grounded in integrity and respect, value going above and beyond to add value to their team, organization, and community, and are energized by being innovative and finding new ways to deliver excellent service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in comprehensive, centralized accounting providing governmental accounting and fiscal management services in a public agency setting.
Skilled in the use of personal computers and Microsoft software, including advanced Excel.
Working knowledge of generally accepted principles and practices of accounting and auditing, and their application to governmental accounting systems.
Ability to analyze, understand, and interpret financial reports.
Must pass a preemployment background screening.

Responsibilities

Prepare and record and/or review and approve (when applicable) journal entries, accruals, corrections, grant accounting, and reclassifications.
Perform complex account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution.
Review general ledger activity for accuracy and compliance with GAAP/GASB.
Perform month-end and year-end closing duties, including supporting schedules and analytical reviews.
Manage capital asset and lease/SBITA accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, amortization, and reconciliations.
Support long-range financial planning including sales tax projections and capital improvement planning.
Serve as the primary technical liaison for the external financial audit (final field work audit).
Interpret accounting policies, regulations, and guidelines; advise departments on proper accounting treatment.
Provide training and technical assistance to departments on accounting procedures and reporting requirements.