Senior Accountant - Savannah, United States - City of Savannah, GA

Description

Salary : $57,437.00 Annually

Location : Savannah, GA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number:

Department: Financial Services Department

Division: Accounting Services Division

Opening Date: 04/15/2024

Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Purpose

If you are ready to walk through the door of opportunity and embrace a new beginning, come join our amazing Accounting Services team

As the new Senior Accountant you will be responsible for managing the City's payroll function, which serves over 2,000 employees and over 1,700 retirees and beneficiaries. The position partners with City departments and other department staff to ensure timely and accurate processing, reporting and accounting for all payroll related transactions. Responsibilities for this position include quarterly and year end tax reporting, managing deductions such as wage earner, child support and garnishments, hiring and evaluating assigned staff resources and implementing and evaluating a strong control environment.

We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and paid holidays

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Essential Job Functions

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff within the payroll function.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the payroll function, including two direct reports.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with policy.
• Oversees procedures and processes and manages inquiries and requests related to preparation and distribution of payroll. Coordinates these efforts for other departments included in the process such as human resources.
• Processes payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. These duties pertain to both the City's workforce of about 2,000 employees and also to about 1,700 retirees.
• Maintains or oversees the maintenance of employee records assigned to the payroll function.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state reporting requirements during the year and at year end. This includes preparation of the 941 and 945 tax returns, Department of Labor returns and other regulatory compliance reports.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll software, systems, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business related field; with two (2) years of experience in government accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. One year of supervisory experience in an accounting setting preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment
medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of municipal auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of city budgetary policies.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the completion of complex financial audits.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software.
• Skill in creating and using complex spreadsheets.
• Skill in analyzing complex business systems.
• Skill in computer programming languages used by the City.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD

02

How many years of government accounting experience do you have?

• Less than one
• One
• Two
• Three
• Four
• Five
• Six or more

03

Briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.

04

Do you have a valid state driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question