- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
- Supports the Senior Accounting Manager and the City Controller in the furtherance of the Department's goals.
- Communicates effectively as to work status and progress.
- Prepares complex financial reports and analyses.
- Tracks and reconciles grants, reports financial activities, and ensures compliance with grantor requirements.
- Reconciles, reviews, and approves transactions using the City's financial system.
- Prepares audit workpapers and schedules and assists with the coordination of external audits.
- Performs bank and/or investment reconciliations.
- Monitors and reconciles a portfolio of assigned City funds.
- Uses Excel and Word to perform job duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Works additional hours as required to meet departmental obligations and deadlines.
- Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- Three years of experience in accounting within a local government, nonprofit organization or related industry; or an equivalent combination of education and accounting or finance experience. CPA, Masters or double degree preferred.
- CPA, Masters or double degree preferred.
- Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
- Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
- Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
- Retirement
- The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
- I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
- High School diploma or Diploma/GED
- Some College
- Technical/Vocational Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- Yes
- No
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 7 years
- 7 to 10 years
- 10 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
- Yes
- No
- No
- Beginner (basic spreadsheets)
- Intermediate (functions, pivot tables, etc.)
- Advanced (macros)
- Less than three (3) years of experience
- 3 to 7 years
- 7 to 11 years of experience
- I do not have this experience
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- I do not have experience working in local government
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- I am not a Veteran
- I am a Veteran
- I am a Disabled Veteran
Sr. Accountant IV - Norfolk, United States - City of Norfolk, VA
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Sr. Accountant IV
Salary
$66, $79,500.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
11321
Department
Finance
Opening Date
04/11/2024
Closing Date
4/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
The Department of Finance provides centralized structure and support for the City of Norfolk, to include: financial reporting; debt; payroll; procurement; risk management; fiscal systems support; accounts payable; collections; business process improvement; and retirement.
Finance's Financial Reporting Division is responsible for facilitating the City's annual external audit, preparing the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and maintaining the integrity of the City's general ledger accounting system.
Through the provision of assistance and guidance, the Department of Finance is positioned to interact with just about every City department and is a great place to build a career.
We work hard, but we also have fun and take care of our greatest resource, our people.Departmental Hiring Range:
$66,353 - $79,500
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Required:
Preferred:
Work Location: 810 Union Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA
Work Hours:
This is a full-time position. Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Signing Bonus:
This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit.
This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit.
This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations.
The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-CityPositions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought.
Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process.
Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers.Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
Do you have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field?
How many years of experience in accounting and financial reporting do you have? (Please ensure this experience is reflected in your application.)
Please list accounting mainframe systems you have proficiency in, such as AFMS or MUNIS. Type "N/A" if you are not proficient in any accounting mainframe systems.
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Do you have experience preparing work papers for external auditors?
Please rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. (Applicants may be subject to a skills assessment.)
Please list any professional certifications you hold. If you do not have any professional certifications, type "N/A."
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How many years of experience in grants management do you have?
Please describe your experience in grant management. If you do not have any grant management experience, type "N/A."
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Have you worked in local government? If so, for how many years?
Are you willing and able to work both remotely and onsite in an office environment depending on conditions and at management's discretion?
Are you able and willing to work additional hours if and when required?
The expected hiring salary range for this position is $66,353 to $79,500. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
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