Sr. Accountant IV - Norfolk, United States - City of Norfolk

Description

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 include but are not limited to:

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.

Required:
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.


Preferred:
CPA, Masters or double degree 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.
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