Senior Accountant

7 days ago

Burlington, United States City of Burlington Full time $57,886 - $92,622
Do you have a solid accounting background that can benefit our financial environment? Are you interested in the diversity of funds in a local governmental setting?  Do you thrive on managing complex financial data, research and analysis of funds and fostering collaborative relationships? If so, we want you to join our team as a Senior Accountant

About Us:Our Finance Department is at the heart of ensuring financial integrity and excellence within the City of Burlington, NC. From financial planning to risk management, we provide crucial services to various city departments and management. We're committed to upholding the highest standards of accountability and efficiency.

What You'll Do:As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a vital role in maintaining compliance with accounting principles and internal control policies. You'll take charge of administering the city's credit cards, reconciling statements, and preparing monthly sales tax filings. Your expertise will be instrumental in managing fixed assets, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.

You'll be collaborating closely with city engineers and project managers, monitoring costs, and capitalizing fixed assets according to city policies. Additionally, you'll contribute to critical projects such as capital improvements and special initiatives, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to government accounting standards.

Examples of Duties:
  • Ensure compliance with statutes, generally accepted accounting principles and internal control policies.
  • Administers the City’s credit cards with payments, postings, analysis, and internal auditing. 
  • Reconciles monthly credit card statement
  • Prepare monthly sales tax filing and yearly sales tax reimbursement.
  • Maintain and reconcile fixed assets through acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
  • Complete CIP and fixed assets reconciliation and reporting for annual ACFR submission.
  • Work with city engineers and capital project managers to monitor, track costs, and capitalize fixed assets per the City’s policies.
  • Participates in new and developing projects which could include capital improvements, special projects, expanding services, renovations to existing facilities, etc.
  • Prepare the 5-year update of the Capital Improvement Plans
  • Prepares journal entries and reconciliations for monthly general ledger close, assists in the preparation and distribution of financial statements.
  • Reviews budget and cost statements for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to government accounting standards
  • Responsible for assisting with reviewing all activity in both the General and Enterprise fund to check current spending level, reviewing current expenses, encumbrances and months or days remaining in fiscal year.
  • Assists employees with questions regarding the financial system, general ledger problems, the interpretation of accounting and general ledger accounts and procedures, and in resolving budget and accounting problems.
  • Prepare varied reports and presentations for staff, City Officials, City Council, and external auditors at the direction of the Assistant Finance Director.
  • Participate in software testing and upgrades using Tyler-MUNIS financial system.
  • Offers corrective actions plans where necessary. 
  • Other duties and related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:
  • Four-year bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Accounting with 2-4 years of progressive experience in a comprehensive accounting environment, preferably in local government or an Associate degree in Accounting and 3- 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
  • Master’s in Business Administration and/or Certified Public Accountant. Some knowledge of Tyler-Munis accounting software.
Other Requirements:
  • Independence: Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication with colleagues, department heads, and external stakeholders.
  • Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with enterprise financial systems, accounting software, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
***If no qualified applicants apply, trainees will be considered.*****
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may substitute for any physical requirements listed)
  • Must be able to lift or move up to 10 pounds and maneuver consistently within the office area and be able to work with small and large objects.
  • Candidate must possess excellent communications skills.
  • This employee will work indoors in an office environment and may be exposed to repetitive motions and operations and long periods of sitting.
  • Employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, or walk.

Why Join Us:
  • Professional Growth: Opportunity to work on diverse projects and expand your skills in a supportive environment.
  • Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the financial health and success of our city.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a team of dedicated professionals who value team work and innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement.

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