Accountant

Accountant Position

The Accountant position performs professional accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and internal-control duties in support of the municipality's financial operations. The position maintains general ledger accounts, prepares journal entries and financial reports, reconciles financial records, assists with monthly and fiscal year-end closing, and prepares documentation for the annual financial audit. This position also serves as a designated backup for payroll, accounts payable, cash receipts, and routine purchasing functions. Backup responsibilities are performed when the primary employee is unavailable, during periods of increased workload, or as otherwise assigned. All duties are performed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting standards, applicable laws and regulations, municipal policies, and established internal controls. The position requires sound professional judgment, attention to detail, the ability to meet recurring deadlines, and the ability to safeguard confidential financial, payroll, banking, employee, purchasing, and vendor information. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Finance or other designated supervisor. The set starting range for this position is $66,368.00 to $69,049.00 annually.

The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V