Senior Accountant

POSITION TYPE: Hourly, Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Performs complex accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting and recordkeeping; maintains a variety of accounts and subsidiary ledgers for various City functions. Performs professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation and analysis of financial data. Responsible for accomplishing accounting assignments involving the application of accounting knowledge and abilities.


MAJOR DUTIES:

• Assists in annual budget development process; compiles information related to spending trends and revenue projections; works with other City staff to assess spending and revenue trends.
• Oversees cash management including, but not limited to bank reconciliations, initiating wire transfers, and allocating associated revenue and expenses across multiple departments.
• Responsible for month-end reconciliations and year-end close, making sure all transactions are posted accurately and in accordance with GAAP and City policy. Prepares revenue and expense reports and reconciles various general ledger accounts.
• Assists in the financial administration of grant funds ensuring compliance with grant conditions and correct accounting.
• Prepares audit trial balances, supplemental schedules, and notes to accompany financial statements and serves as a liaison between independent auditors and the City.
• Works with departments on special projects to provide financial and asset information as needed.
• Assists with administration of ERP software and other financial software used by the City.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), an understanding of account balances, and the rules of debit and credit.
• Ability to develop, analyze, evaluate, calculate, and produce financial analysis and reports.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Critical thinking skills and sound judgement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; initiative to be a strong departmental leader.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Advanced computer skills (proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office applications).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related Business degree; plus three years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience in municipal accounting and previous supervisory experience preferred.

Salary per hour $27.56, plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation - accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave - accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance - Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee's expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee's expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan - not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS - A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $38.58 hourly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V