Senior Accountant
Job Location:
Charlottesville, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Salary Range:$74 259 - $82075 Annually
Senior Accountant
Department of Finance and Budget
Full Time 12 Months
Non-Exempt Pay Grade 33
Benefits Eligible VRS Eligible
Job Summary/ Objective:
Performs complex professional accounting work in the review maintenance and preparation of accounting and financial records including reconciliations. Plans performs and assists with the operational activities for fixed assets. Work is performed under limited supervision and with a high degree of independence.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Essential Functions:
- Assists with year-end closing reconciliations audit preparation and completion of annual financial report.
- Analyzes plans develops coordinates and implements a system of accounts operating policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and standards and the Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts (VA APA).
- Prepares analyzes and reviews accounting transactions including journal entries required for monthly quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Manages the special programs including employee reimbursement program payroll posting P-card accounts undistributed revenues accounts and revenue posting of the County under the direction of the Accounting Manager.
- Reconciles above accounts on daily monthly quarterly and yearly basis as required.
- Responsible for the maintenance of the accounting systems and provides recommendations for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Provides technical support to external auditors and prepares required reports.
- Reviews current accounting procedures and recommends needed/continuous process improvements.
- Researches and provides financial data on request works as a liaison to other agencies/departments to provide information and resolve accounting issues.
- Assists monthly quarterly and annual closing accounting transactions.
- Prepares documentation for monthly quarterly and annual reports to State and Federal Agencies.
- Maintains the internal service funds managed by accounting including accounting for and distributing charges to user departments.
- Serves as backup to Accountant and Lead Accountant.
- Schedules and coordinates monthly financial transaction processing and periodic financial reporting.
- Performs internal auditing as needed or requested.
- Leads trains and assists Accountants and Account Clerks providing leadership/support of staff as necessary.
Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles governmental accounting standards banking and financial systems and reporting.
- Knowledge of the laws ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial matters including Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts standards is required.
- Thorough knowledge of and proficient use of MSOffice Suite including Excel.
- Ability to prepare complex financial reports and accounting records.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience involving the maintenance of complex accounting financial or statistical records required; alternate combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:
- N/A
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Regular contacts made with individuals from: (a) other internal organizations units; or (b) outside organizations; or (c) contact with the general public for purposes of exchanging factual information which may require some judgement or interpretation in order to be responsive to questions or applicable to a specific situation.
- Communication is usually cooperative in nature with infrequent conflicts resolved by higher authority.
- Conducts work in a sitting position; however job requires frequent standing walking bending stooping and light lifting.
- Requires frequent operation of a variety of office machines.
- Employees must possess a valid drivers license and meet the qualifications of the Countys driver eligibility program. Occasional travel between County facilities or to off-site meetings may be required.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $35.70 - $39.46 (approx. $74 259 - $82075 per year). Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum experience and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance VRS retirement and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time FLSA Non-exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy P-60.
Deadline for Applications:Position open until Friday July 31 2026.
Remote Work:
This role is designated as hybrid-eligible allowing employees to perform a portion of their work remotely in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements. On-site presence may be required for meetings collaboration or business needs as determined by management. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Albemarle County Core Values:
Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the Countys Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through:
Community: We expect diversity equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.
Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.
Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.
Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural human and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.
Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.
EOE/EEO:Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age or disability in regard to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment testing selection assignment pay conditions of work training leave overtime promotion discipline demotion and separation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
