Senior Reporting Accountant (Trustee)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs advanced-level professional general ledger accounting in the areas of financial reporting and analysis, control, and database management, specifically as it relates to governmental accounting and reporting standards.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in the application of accounting principles, techniques, and theories
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience
• CPA may substitute for 2 years of experience
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to research and apply them.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and contract requirements governing the county's financial operations and the skill to apply them.
• Must have strong time management skills to meet deadlines on time-sensitive projects.
• Ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced office environment with interruptions, adherence to strict deadlines, and minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze financial information, provide an assessment or interpretation of the information, and recommend actions based on the analysis.
• Ability to analyze budgetary and financial data for all governmental fund types, proprietary fund types, and fiduciary funds; including grants, debt service, proprietary, agency, and capital project funds, and be able to provide relevant comments to management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word, and the ability to learn the computerized financial systems utilized by the county.
• Ability to supervise and to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to organize and monitor multiple projects giving periodic assessments as needed or requested.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a large governmental or nonprofit organization is preferred.
• Governmental financial certifications is preferred (CCFO, CGFM).

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and supervision to assigned department accountants.
• Assists department accountants with professional accounting functions and ensure that daily entries (transactions) are reviewed, properly authorized, and made timely per governmental accounting standards.
• Handles preparation and review of statements and monthly activity reports for the Trustee’s Office related to general ledger accounting.
• Maintains databases, spreadsheets, and reports to verify, update, and report accounting information, disbursements, journal entries, and vendor information.
• Balances and reconciles department records, review financial reports to identify and trace sources of errors and research irregularities, and make reports, and adjustments/corrections as directed.
• Assists in preparing and/or reviewing the Trustee’s financial reports, schedules, and notes for proper presentation and required disclosures.
• Recommends improvements in the accounting system, processes, and internal controls.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior