Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform work in the maintenance of complex financial records. The successful candidate will prepare journal entries, budget transactions, and account reconciliations; assist in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and with annual external audit; prepare reports and budget ordinances for presentation to Council; prepare financial statements to be presented monthly to Council;

and prepare financial analyses and financial reports for external agencies as needed.

• Prepare journal entries, budget transactions, and account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and with annual external audit.
• Prepare reports and budget ordinances for presentation to Council.
• Prepare financial statements to be presented monthly to Council.
• Prepare financial analyses and financial reports for external agencies as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of data for the City’s annual budget process.
• Assist in preparing accounting system for annual closing.
• Review current accounting procedures and recommend needed improvements.
• Prepare responses to financial surveys.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual cost allocation plan and the annual comparative cost report.
• Participate in the implementation of accounting system improvements including subsystem implementations.
• Participate in special projects; research and prepare management reports as needed.

• Bachelor s degree from a four-year college or university in accounting or a related field.
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training in accounting and/or auditing, preferably in a public accounting firm or through specialization in the government sector; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, interpret journals, financial reports, or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;

and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.

• Paid Leave: Time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive…