Lead Financial Accountant

2 weeks ago

Tucson, Arizona, United States City of Tucson Arizona Full time
POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Utilizing professional expertise, this role encompasses a comprehensive array of municipal accounting and reporting responsibilities across all fund categories, including proprietary and fiduciary funds. The position ensures adherence to city, state, and federal regulations, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standards set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.

The Senior Financial Accountant is also expected to fulfill all critical functions associated with the Senior Accountant role.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Position Specific Overview


The Senior Financial Accountant within the Business Services Department is tasked with executing a full spectrum of municipal accounting and reporting for designated funds, which may include proprietary and fiduciary funds, all prepared in compliance with GAAP for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

This role guarantees the accuracy of accounting data by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.

Work is conducted under the guidance of the Principal Accountant, with responsibilities including leading and mentoring Accounting Technician staff.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting (30%) - Essential


Generates and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with GAAP for managerial review.

Employs the city's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, tenant and landlord ledger systems, bookkeeping software, and Microsoft Excel.

Ensures compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations, including GAAP and OMB Circulars.

Account Reconciliation (20%) - Essential

Maintains the integrity of financial data through the review and reconciliation of accounting transactions. Verifies, consolidates, and enters corrected entries into the system.

Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information utilizing the city's systems and software.

Oversees city-wide accounting records for long-term liabilities, ensuring accurate tracking and disclosures in the ACFR.

Grant Management (15%) - Essential

Records grant revenues and expenditures in current systems, including QuickBooks. Conducts variance analysis and evaluates city-wide trends to confirm the accuracy of financial data and budget comparisons.

Stakeholder Engagement (10%) - Essential

Serves as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders regarding municipal accounting matters and communicates effectively with customer departments. Assists in reviewing and researching information as necessary.

Financial Auditing (10%) - Essential


Contributes to the preparation and compilation of supporting documents for the fiscal year-end financial audit using the city's ERP system or other software.

Responds to auditor inquiries via email, during meetings, or by providing necessary documentation.

Leadership Support (10%) - Essential

Assists the supervisor in leading tasks as required. Provides system support to junior staff and cross-trains to offer backup assistance.

Additional Duties (5%) - Non-Essential

Performs other tasks as assigned and supports special projects as needed.

Working Environment

Primarily office-based setting

  • All duties, responsibilities, and time allocations are subject to modification.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Work Experience:

Two (2) years of relevant experience
Any combination of pertinent education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree:
Accounting or a related discipline.

Work Experience:

  • Accounting, Finance
Skills:

License/Certifications:

Languages:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Five (5) years or more experience in bookkeeping or accounting. Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong technical accounting skills are essential.
Intermediate proficiency in creating and managing spreadsheets, with preferred knowledge of

Microsoft Office Products:
Excel.
Experience in managing grant finances and working with ERP systems, including Workday, Advantage, etc.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title:

Senior Financial Accountant

Department Name:

Business Services Department

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Full Hourly Range:
$ USD

The salary range for this position is reflective of the full compensation structure. Individual placement within this range is determined by the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities relevant to the role. Salary placement typically occurs between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range.

The City of Tucson provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions, designed to enhance health, security, and overall well-being.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending account coverage, along with a robust pension plan and optional retirement savings plans.

New hires receive 38 paid days off in the first year, with increasing time off in subsequent years.

Additional benefits include twelve weeks of paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, and opportunities for professional development and community engagement through employee resource groups.

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