Senior Accountant - FRO

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL INTERESTED

Job Classification:
Senior Accountant - Accounts Payable

Department:
Finance

Division:
Financial Reporting & Operations

Reporting

Location:

611 Walker, 10th Floor

Workdays &

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* Subject to Change*

Report to Division Manager and serve as lead to accounts payable staff activities in the absence of the Financial Analyst IV and/or Accountant Supervisor. Prepares financial statements, schedules, and other documents necessary to communicate accounting information to management. Reviews daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial reports and invoices for accuracy and completeness; reconciles reports against City financial records; makes changes and/or adjustments to reports if necessary;

notifies supervisor of changes as required. May lead or provide guidance to accountants and/or senior account clerks within the Accounts Payable group. Assists supervisor and management in developing/updating policies and procedures; assists management in decision‑making practices.

Assists with special accounting projects as required.

• Reviews and processes vouchers, department bills, journal vouchers, purchase orders, etc., for submission to the Controller's office. Research problems on invoices to expedite payment of bills.
• Measures, compiles, and analyzes metrics to assist in citywide central services accounts payable activities.
• Analyzes and reconciles daily and monthly expenditures reports.
• Maintains proper control and procedures in processing accounting transactions.
• Research problems and/or management inquiries associated with posting transactions to the City's automated financial accounting system.
• Researches and responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding the payment of invoices, payment of employee reimbursements or status of vendor setup requests.
• Provides support to departments and divisions on issues related to processing payments and chargebacks.
• Performs Journal Corrections.
• Reviews and ensures appropriate signature approvals on document.
• Assists with special accounting projects or other duties as assigned.

This position is physically comfortable with discretion of walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.

Three (3) years of professional accounting experience are required.

Professional accounting experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis, except for the required minimum 18 hours in Accounting.

A Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field, such as Finance, may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.

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Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of Accounts Payable with use of analytical judgement and decision‑making abilities. Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of management. Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access and similar reporting tools.

Ability to work in a team environment. High attention to detail and strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to apply specific guidelines, internal controls and methodologies. Ability to analyze and/or maintain large quantities of financial data. Ability to work independently under strict time deadlines. Ability to organize heavy workloads and prioritize multiple responsibilities.

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1‑6.

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of…