Senior Accountant

This position provides senior level accounting services in support of the Citys central accounting function. The position requires advanced knowledge of accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position ensures the integrity of accounting information by reviewing recording and verifying general ledger account activity for all City Departments except for the Burlington Electric Department (BED) & School. Responsible for senior level reconciliation of complex accounts and review of activity proposed by junior staff. Monitor and evaluate general ledger accounts for accuracy monthly. The position will assist in the development of strategies to improve performance & reporting. Position may also provide accounting services to several other major City Departments including Enterprise Funds and Special Revenue Funds. This position is distinguished from other financial positions by the level of independent judgment and initiative required in planning developing training and implementing system changes that is needed to analyze data and provide accurate reporting.

In addition to the core purpose listed above this position will also have a focus area either in banking & cash capital projects and/or grants management as discussed with Employees supervisor.

Union Affiliation:Non-Union
Pay Grade 18:$71996.59 - $80294.47 Annually
Remote Tier 3: Up to two (2) days remote/week

• Perform and/or oversee accounting duties such as the preparation of journal entries bank statement reconciliation and general ledger account reconciliation.
• Responsible for reconciliation of the Citys more complex bank statements and General Ledger activity.
• Analyze financial information and prepare documentation and reports associated with reconciliations departmental budgets and other data as needed.
• Leads staff on the monitoring and reconciliation of the Citys balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to appropriate general ledger accounts. Ensure accurate entry identify variances and work with City staff to process corrections as needed.
• Trains appropriate staff in Clerk/Treasurers Department and other City Departments on policies & procedures necessary to accurately provide information & documentation appropriate for ledger processing.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of appropriate accounting standards and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory guidelines and requirements.
• Prepares verifies and processes various journal entries budget amendments and allocations. Ensure accurate coding and adequate documentation.
• Assists with audit and year-end preparation including deferred revenues generating and processing entries tracking various funds and entry types gathering documentation and working with various City staff to reconcile account variances.

• Develops design and provides financial and budget related information and tools including budgetary reviews prepare budget vs. actual statements and reports as needed.

• Works with Departments that have external software that interfaces and provides financial data to the City for entry in General Ledger. Ensure departments are compliant and providing accurate financial records before interfacing with General Ledger.
• Provides assistance to Departments by providing financial information analysis & reporting.
• Assists in the preparation of the Citys budget.
• Performs or oversees the development and reporting of the Citys cost allocation plan(s).

• Prepares review and execute ACH EFT and Wire transfers for City departments Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as needed.
• Assists the ADF with preparation of cash flows and cash management.
• Responsible for maintaining updating and reporting on the Citys bonds and debt schedules. Verify amortization schedules to accurately generate and process payments due in a timely fashion. Follow up with appropriate City personnel to ensure timely payment of debt and reimbursement to the Citys pooled cash fund.
• Responsible for developing and maintenance of grants tracking software to ensure all grants are captured accurately classified and links in place to produce annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Responsible for developing and maintenance of project tracking software to ensure all capital projects are captured accurately classified and links in place to produce reporting for annual and year-to-date data.
• Review and ensure requests for budget amendments use of fund balance and other balance forward entries are accurate and follow Board of Finance and City Council authorization.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business Administration or related field and with three (3) years of relevant accounting and banking experience required. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis.
• Prior municipal experience and bond experience are preferred.

• Required three (3) years of more complex reconciliations.

• Knowledge of business concepts best practices as they relate to departmental activities.
• Proven technical expertise working with multiple software applications to generate format and import data from various sources.

• Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles and practices required.
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems including the ability to operate spreadsheets word-processing and database software in a Windows based environment.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills required.
• Must be consistent and accurate.

• Initiative creativity and attention to detail required.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills required.

• Ability to work well under pressure and appropriately deal with stress.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines while working with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with City management and departmental staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with co-workers.

• Ability to listen to and appropriately react to a supervisors constructive criticism and incorporate said criticism to improve performance.
• Flexibility adaptability and commitment to constant improvement and innovation.

• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.

• Ability to understand and comply with City standards safety rules and personnel policies.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation race color national origin place of birth ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status crime victim status veteran status disability HIV positive status or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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