Senior Accountant
Performs professional accounting, budget, and financial work for the County utilizing an integrated financial system. Performs detailed review, analysis, and reconciliation of financial activities, prepares financial reports, and completes financial assignments with minimal supervision. Responsible for the general oversight of the accounts payable and annual budgeting processes. Performs related work, as required. May serve as an Accounting Supervisor in the absence of the Accounting Manager.
• Oversees the accounts payable process and finalizes vendor payments.
• Reviews and posts daily cash receipts.
• Works closely with departments to understand departmental programs, operations, and operational issues, providing advice to increase efficiency of departmental spending.
• Prepares revenue estimates for annual budget development process.
• Responsible for Purchase Card accounting and reconciliation.
• Prepares revenue and expenditures forecasts on a quarterly basis.
• Reviews and finalizes capital asset records, semi-annually.
• Assists in the preparation of data for the County’s annual operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
• Maintains all budgetary documents, including budget request forms and the annual budget calendar.
• Prepares regular and special financial reports, including the Nursing Home Annual Cost Report and other department-specific reports.
• Reconciles state and federal monies.
• Participates in the implementation of accounting system improvements, including subsystem implementations.
• Responsible for records retention in accordance with Library of Virginia requirements.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by management.
• Participates in employee meetings and training, as needed.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, and reprioritizes work, as necessary.
Education and Experience
Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or closely related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience, preferably in government, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Advanced degree not required, but highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of accounting; general knowledge of accounting principles specifically related to governmental accounting; ability to plan, organize, and review the activities of subordinate(s); ability to analyze and interpret financial data in order to solve complex accounting problems; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to take direction and offer technical advice in the field of accounting.
Highly organized with ability to multi-task and complete a high volume of work assignments within tight time constraints with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence. Proficiency in business English and spelling. Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications, including advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics applications with accuracy and reasonable rate of speed. Ability to read and comprehend county, state, and federal policies, procedures and programs of limited scope and difficulty.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse professional team and/or independently. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, county officials, vendors, external auditors and the general public. Strong quality and service minded.
Certifications
Must begin the Virginia Government Finance Officers Association (VGFOA) Certificate program within 6 months of hire. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates are preferred.
Interested candidates should apply on our website - www.bedfordcountyva.gov/jobs.
Government Administration
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Full-time