Sr Accountant

Job Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate compilation, analysis, classification, and reporting of the City’s financial transactions and funds in accordance with municipal accounting standards, fiduciary responsibilities, and applicable regulatory requirements. This position oversees general ledger activities, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, governmental financial statements, contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and financial reporting while providing accounting guidance to City departments and supporting budgetary and grant-related activities. The Senior Accountant serves as the primary liaison to external auditors for the City’s annual financial statements, develops and maintains accounting controls and financial reporting systems, researches and implements new accounting standards, resolves financial system and data issues, and leads special projects and process improvements. The role requires advanced analytical, problem-solving, data management, ERP, and Microsoft Office skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to staff, management, elected officials, auditors, and the public while managing multiple priorities and collaborating across the organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions, payments and furnishes reports for the City’s intergovernmental contracts. Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenues, and expenditures, and prepares governmental financial statements and other reports to summarize historical and projected financial position. Audits contracts, purchase orders, vouchers, and invoices for validity and proper recording in the general ledger and subledgers. Prepares month-end and year-end related work papers and reconciliations Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Reviews the recommendations of junior staff. Devises and implements systems for general accounting, budgetary monitoring and control, and financial reporting. Advises departments regarding accounting procedures, grant procedures, other financial matters and reporting. Primary staff liaison to external auditors regarding the City\'s annual financial statements. Monitors, maintains and revises accounting and financial reporting systems to ensure viability and integrity of financial information. Troubleshoots system issues for end-users. Manages and oversees special work projects including planning, design, and implementation. Assists with the analysis of financial impact on ordinances, resolutions and agreements passed by City Council. May review investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports as part of peer review responsibilities. Continually improves the year-end financial close by creating documented procedures. Management Responsibilities No