Senior Governmental Accountant

Requirements

• Provide financial analysis and long-range planning for assigned projects and funds.
• Research, develop, and recommend financial processes, strategies, methods, plans, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise assigned staff, including training, performance evaluation, and recommendations for personnel actions.
• Oversee accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal, state, and county procedures.
• Analyze and recommend changes to departmental accounting procedures; approve adjustments to accounting and financial records.
• Coordinate and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; develop accounting systems and related publications.
• Serve as a key representative for design and use of financial information systems; analyze capabilities, coordinate installations, and develop policies and procedures.
• Interpret federal and state guidelines to ensure compliance; may act as liaison with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), State Auditor’s Office, or other agencies.
• Provide technical accounting consultations to departments; prepare management and summary-level reports; assist in financial components of complex contracts and agreements.
• Serve as the Auditor’s Office representative on the Countywide budget team, collaborating with the Commissioner’s Office throughout all phases of the budget cycle.

Benefits

• Great employee benefits
• Comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family
• Paid vacation
• Flexible work schedules
• Robust training program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness