SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Senior AccountantThe Senior Accountant is responsible for independent review, reconciliation, and oversight of the Town's financial transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper internal controls. This position provides the critical independent review layer that the Finance Department requires to maintain proper segregation of duties and satisfy external audit standards.Essential Job FunctionsPerform independent review and approval of accounts payable batches prepared by the AP Technician — does not enter invoices or initiate paymentsReview payroll registers prepared by the Payroll Specialist for accuracy, FLSA compliance, and proper authorization before approvalPrepare and post payroll journal entries to the general ledger following each payroll cyclePerform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilitiesPrepare or review OPEB-related journal entries in coordination with SC PEBA and the external actuarial reportsCoordinate court accounting functions and ensure proper recording of court-related receipts and disbursementsSupport grants financial reporting, including preparation of federal/state expenditure reports and grant account reconciliationsEnsure ATAX (Accommodations Tax) receipts and expenditures are properly recorded and reportedAssist with year-end close workpapers and external audit support as assignedSupports Victims Advocate Reporting for tracking financials, auditing and reporting to agenciesGASB 87 accounting | Update and maintain lease projections and maintain monthly billing cycle including property tax paymentsOversee billings to the School District and related journal entriesPromote a strong sense of teamwork and a commitment to mentoring others. Develop technical and behavioral skills to enhance individual professional development as well as the overall expertisePerforms other related duties as requiredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.Minimum Education and ExperienceRequires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, equivalent supplemented by three to five years' government finance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred)Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or GFOA Certification (preferred)Minimum three (3) years of governmental accounting experienceTyler ERP experience strongly preferredKnowledge of GASB pronouncements, governmental fund accounting, and payroll tax complianceExperience with pension accounting under GASB 68/75 preferredStrong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely reconciliation workKnowledgeGovernmental accounting and auditing principles and practices in their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems.Budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, GAAFR, GAAP, and GASB.SkillsStrong written and oral communications and relational skills.Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.Proficient in Excel.AbilitiesMake decisions within established accounting policies and procedures.Prepare and explain financial statements, accounting reports and records.Establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, other employees and the general public.Physical RequirementsThe work is light work which requires exerting up 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers, printer, copiers, calculators, etc. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. The following physical abilities are required:Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Visual Acuity: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.Benefits:Health insuranceDental insuranceSC Retirement System401k deferred compensation457b deferred compensationVacation leaveSick leaveHoliday leave (12 holidays)Flexible Spending AccountAdditional Voluntary InsurancesThe Town of Summerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and hire employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), age, political affiliation or disability, except when physical condition is a bona fide occupational qualification, and any other status protected by federal or state law.