Accountant , II, III

Description

Performs intermediate technical work involving the preparation and/or maintenance of fiscal or related records; does related work as required.

position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Auditing: Assists the Director with preparation for the annual external audit. Prepares various audit schedules in support of the annual external audit; responds to auditor inquiries as needed.
• Financial Reporting: Prepares and assists with the maintenance of financial records; reconciles various accounts to verify accuracy. Reviews monthly journal entries for accuracy and completeness. Maintains capital asset records, including annual verification of current listing with Town departments. Processes monthly general ledger close. Reviews financial statements and performs periodic variance analysis to identify and research anomalies. Reconciles and prepares reports for submission to regulatory or granting agencies, including annual VDOT Accounting of Expenditures and Certification of Street Maintenance Funds.
• Additional Tasks: Assists the Director with the preparation of quarterly staff reports for Council. Contributes to the department by performing other related duties as assigned. May assist with monthly review of bank reconciliations.

position duties include the above Accountant I duties in addition to, but not limited to:

• Payroll Auditing: Reviews all payroll data before submission.
• Financial Reporting: Maintains debt service schedules, performs related tasks and entries, including bond reimbursements. Assists with completion of statistical information for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Reconciliations: Assists with the monthly review of bank reconciliations.
• Additional Tasks: Assists as needed to accomplish a variety of financial reporting requirements.

position duties include the above Accountant I & II duties in addition to, but not limited to:

• Financial Reporting: Prepares more complicated year-end journal entries and reconciliations related to pension and OPEB reporting, lease and SBITA reporting, and other Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Research upcoming GASB pronouncements and ensure proper implementation. Assists Director with review of key sections of the ACFR. Assists with the preparation of the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
• Reconciliations: Performs final review and approval of bank reconciliations. Performs other periodic general ledger reconciliations to ensure proper financial statement reporting.
• Internal Controls: Periodically reviews policies and procedures to ensure adequate internal controls over financial assets. Develops and recommends financial policy and procedure changes to improve internal controls and/or efficiency.
• Additional Tasks: Assists with other projects or tasks as needed.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Grade - 10

Education - High School Diploma (HSD) and College Level Coursework

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to HSD and college level coursework in accounting or related field and 2 years of experience in accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, and/or other accounting work.
• Significant experience may be considered as a supplement to or in place of education.

Grade - 11

Education - Associate’s degree in accounting or related field

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a two-year college with a major in accounting or a related field and 3-5 years of experience in professional accounting or closely related field.
• Experience in governmental accounting preferred.
• Significant experience may be considered as a supplement to or in place of education.

Grade - 12

Education - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with a major in accounting or a related field and 5 years of experience in professional accounting, grants management, financial management, or closely related experience.
• Experience in governmental accounting preferred.
• Significant experience may be considered as a supplement to or in place of education.

Certifications/Licensure - Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or VGFOA Certificate preferred

The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this position.

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, methods, practices, and procedures pertaining to governmental accounting and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and activities for the Town and Finance Department.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, employees, Town Officials and others…