SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

About the position

The purpose of this position is to support all accounting operations and activities. This is accomplished by processing journal entries, month and year end closings, assisting departments with budget activities, transferring funds, reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable; maintaining the general ledger; reconciling inventories and fixed assets, and monitoring other charges. Other duties include assisting with special projects, analyzing additional accounts, and coordinating distribution of reports.

Responsibilities

• Completes general accounting activities by analyzing general ledger accounts, preparing regularly scheduled reports and entries, reviewing expenditure accounts, maintaining inventory records, monitoring other charges, administering grants and responding with vendors and providers.
• Prepares monthly payment documents for recurring City obligations.
• Administers fixed asset funds by monitoring additions and deletions, ensuring proper accounting of records, maintaining inventory controls, and preparing records.
• Manages utility reconciliations by adjusting reports based on revenues and expenditures, compiling and entering into the general ledger, preparing refund listings, and resolving accounting issues.
• Completes related accounting services by analyzing general ledger accounts and coordinating special mailings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a general professional or technical field.
• Over three years up to and including five years of experience in accounting.