Senior Accountant
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$ 68500 - 78500
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Job Description
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General Description
King William Countyis dedicated to serving our community with integrity accountability and excellence. We are seeking a qualified and motivatedSenior Accountantto join our team and contribute to delivering high-quality services to our residents. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact work collaboratively with dedicated public service professionals and support the continued growth and success of our organization. If you are committed to public service and looking to apply your skills in a dynamic local government environment we encourage you to apply.Under general supervision this position is responsible for performing complex professional accounting work involving the research analysis preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports. Reports to the Finance Director.
Essential Functions
Prepares and maintains complex financial reports and statements for a major component of financial data in the Countys Financial Accounting System; performs research analysis and interpretation of financial information and makes efficiency recommendations; and audits of accounts as appropriate.
Reviews monitors and reconciles Capital Projects Capital Assets and Bond expenditures; compiles and maintains financial data; reconciles Capital Bond Cash transactions; and creates worksheets and cash journals.
Prepares various complex financial reports and statements statement of financial condition capital asset values and depreciation capital projects reports and depreciation schedules as required to comply with local state and federal regulations throughout the year.
Assists in the development and updating of accounting systems and prepares financial reports and statements as needed; assists in the research analysis and development of annual budget data. Provides assistance to County departments relating to accounting systems and procedures.
Provides assistance to internal and external auditors in auditing financial statements and records. Coordinates directs and prepares the Auditor of Public Accounts Comparative Report.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Required Knowledge
Accounting Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Customer Service Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Required Skills
Computer Skills Utilizes a personal computer with word processing spreadsheet and related software to effectively complete a variety of financial tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Interpersonal Relationships Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees at all levels accounting representatives from all departments and outside agencies. Effectively responds to and resolves complex inquiries and disputes.
Time Management- Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Required Abilities
Financial Management Ability to perform complex arithmetic algebraic and statistical applications to perform financial transactions. Ability to employ accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Communication Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing to include the preparation of detailed reports which include numerical information and statistics. Ability to handle a variety of financial issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing.
Education Training and Experience
Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business Management Finance or a related field with course work equivalent to a major concentration in accounting and 3-5 years of progressively responsible local government accounting experience including lead or supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Local government accounting experience is preferred.
Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
