Senior Financial Analyst, General Accounting

Capital Region Water•Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

We are always looking for talented, energetic, and hard-working employees that want to serve their community Join the CReW! We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for training and career development. Description of responsibilities: The Senior Financial Analyst, General Accounting assists the Vice President of Finance, General Accounting in the daily financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and P-Card activity. This role is responsible for financial analysis, reporting, audit preparation and budgeting process.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of progressive experience in accounting and payroll management, preferably in a government setting
Experience with payroll processing, accounts payable, and general accounting functions
Experience in financial reporting, budget analysis, and audit preparation
Experience working with ERP systems and payroll software
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards (GASB) preferred
Strong understanding of auditing principles and financial reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills
Ability to analyze unexpected results when working on financial reports.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Basic knowledge of municipal water, wastewater and stormwater services.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards (GASB) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and review all aspects of bi-weekly payroll processing, including time entry approvals, leave tracking (PTO, sick, FMLA), and payroll funding
Review and approve payroll reports, payouts, and staff work products to ensure accuracy
Manage and review accounts payable processes, including invoice approvals, P-Card transaction verification, and general ledger coding
Ensure proper cost allocation and budget alignment for expenditures
Review and approve journal entries, including payroll, cash transfers, inventory, and other general accounting transactions
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support ad hoc journal entries
Monitor and support month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Perform income statement variance analysis and ensure accurate monthly financial reporting
Analyze operational expenses and perform budget analytics
Prepare and compile audit workpapers and assist with annual audit processes