Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The senior accountant performs advanced professional accounting work in support of citywide financial operations. This position is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, supporting budget administration, and assisting with audit coordination.

Works under the guidance and direction of the Finance and Administrative Services Director

Essential functions include maintaining and reconciling the general ledger and subsidiary accounts, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, assisting in the preparation of the annual audit report, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, performing account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis, supporting budget preparation and processes, monitoring expenditures for compliance with approved budgets, coordinating and assisting with external audits, preparing audit reports and supporting documentation, monitoring and evaluating internal controls to safeguard assets, maintaining records related to capital assets, debts, and fixed asset accounting, reviewing financial transactions for accuracy, providing technical guidance and support city-wide, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution, with four to six years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred qualifications include work experience in a municipal accounting setting, current CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer), CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager), or CPA, and preference is given to those with experience using Caselle Government Accounting Software.

This position primarily involves sedentary work in an office environment. The employee is required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks, including data entry and financial analysis. The position frequently requires the use of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, calculator, and other office equipment. Employee may occasionally be required to move or lift items weighing up to 20 pounds, such as archived files or records boxes. Vision requirements include the ability to focus on a computer screen for extended periods.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment within a municipal setting. Duties involve extended periods of sitting and computer use. The work environment is generally quiet to moderate in noise level. The employee must be able to work with frequent interruptions, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain concentration on detailed financial data for an extended period.

A Kaysville City online job application is required. Go to Kaysville Job Openings to complete an online application. Questions about the position or the application/hiring process? Contact the Kaysville City Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Kaysville City Is an Equal Opportunity Employer