SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

City of Newport News

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7 Newport News, VA Job Details 1 hour ago Qualifications Statistics Management Customer service Word processing Spreadsheets Writing skills Employee relationship building Research Financial analysis Driver's License Supervising experience GAAP Managing accounting teams Desktop applications Schedule creation Algebra Accounting standards Productivity software Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION ACCOUNTANT, SENIOR FINANCE

Human Resources Department 700 Town Center Drive, Suite 200 Newport News, VA 23606 NEWPORT

NEWS, VA

Phone:

(757) 926-1800 CITY

OF OPPORTUNITY

Fax:

(757) 926-1825 GENERAL

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing complex professional accounting work involving the research, analysis, preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports. Provides division leadership. Reports to the Accounting Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepares and maintains complex financial reports and statements for a major component of financial data in the City's Financial Accounting System; performs research, analysis and interpretation of financial information and makes efficiency recommendations; and audits of accounts as appropriate. Reviews, monitors, and reconciles Capital Projects, Capital Assets and Bond expenditures; compiles and maintains financial data for Special Revenue Street Highway Maintenance Fund; reconciles Capital Bond Cash transactions; and creates worksheets and cash journals between City and School Capital fund accounts. Prepares various complex financial reports and statements such as Bond Cash reports, statement of financial condition, capital asset values and depreciation, capital projects reports, and depreciation schedules, as required to comply with local, state and federal regulations throughout the year. Assists in the development and updating of accounting systems and prepares financial reports and statements as needed; assists in the research, analysis, and development of annual budget data. Provides assistance to City departments relating to accounting systems and procedures. Provides assistance to internal and external auditors in auditing financial statements and records. Coordinates, directs and prepares the Auditor of Public Accounts Comparative Report. Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City's Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

 Accounting

• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Page 1 of 3

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07/01/2010  Customer Service — Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

REQUIRED SKILLS

 Computer Skills

• Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software to effectively complete a variety of financial tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.  Interpersonal Relationships
• Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees at all levels, accounting representatives from all departments, and outside agencies. Effectively responds to and resolves complex inquiries and disputes.  Time Management
• Plans and organizes daily work routine.

Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

 Financial Management

• Ability to perform complex arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications to perform financial transactions. Ability to employ accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of financial data.  Communication
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing, to include the preparation of detailed reports which include numerical information and statistics.

Ability to handle a variety of financial issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance or a related field with course work equivalent to a major concentration in accounting and 3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including lead or supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

This job risks no exposure to any environmental hazards.

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS

Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and routine keyboard operations. Page 2 of 3

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07/01/2010 SENSORY

REQUIREMENTS

This job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, and speaking. Page 3 of 3

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07/01/2010