Accountant Senior

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: October 4, 2024

Job Title: Accountant Senior - OC25-103

Salary: $2,909.42 - $4,247.67 Bi-Weekly

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: GN21

Department: ASD/Finance

Opened: September 13, 2024

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: You must complete an online application.

Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs difficult professional work coordinating, monitoring and participating in the administration of accounts receivable and payable, ledger management, and fiscal operations, assisting in strategic financial projects, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Finance Division Manager.

Provides general guidance to personnel within assigned the division(s).

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in governmental accounting and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) accounting and/or Modified Accrual Accounting related to government.

Knowledge of all areas of finance, including general ledger, financial reporting, internal controls, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, debt and lease accounting, grants, payroll, capital property accounting, budgeting, cash management and revenue and receipts.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the more complex nature of accounting assignments, and the involvement in the audit and preparation of the ACFR.

Considerable initiative and independent judgment are expected to resolve day-to-day problems, even when clear guidelines are not available.

Must have the ability to lead projects.

Senior Accountants may be asked for input to policy development/revision activities and are expected to explain/interpret policy to others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, business, or related fields and considerable experience in accounting, financial cost analysis, financial forecasting, auditing, related fiscal activity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based on assignment.

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

Valid Arizona Driver's License of the appropriate class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are subject to change as needs and job requirements change.

Position assignments may vary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assists with day-to-day operations of the Finance Division by training and mentoring staff in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management and general ledger maintenance.
Participates in key strategic financial projects.
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