Senior Accountant

Job Description:

Senior Accountant

Description

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A solid foundation of experience, knowledge, and understanding of principles, practices, and procedures related to all aspects of governmental accounting and financial analysis, including fund accounting, budgeting, and auditing.
• The ability to prepare accurate, clear, complete, and concise financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP, including making accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations.
• The capability to coordinate, track and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, to complete work independently and efficiently, and to meet deadlines.
• A strong understanding of research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Aptitude to work closely with staff and maintain a high level of integrity when dealing with confidential data and information.
• A team-oriented, collaborative attitude with the ability to analyze data, proactively problem-solve and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• A desire to provide high level customer service when dealing effectively and directly with vendors and Alameda CTC staff.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat programs. 

EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform advanced professional-level financial accounting duties in compliance with GAAP and governmental accounting standards, including but not limited to general accounting, cash and investment management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, verifying the classification of expenditures and researching and analyzing complex transactions to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end general ledger processing and closing procedures including preparation of various journal entries from booking accruals to pre-paids to cash transactions with proper documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, and preparation of financial statements.
• Research and analyze complex transactions to resolve questions and validate financial data; ensure fiscal accountability and fund integrity for transactions with supporting documentation.
• Participate in the review of our sales tax and vehicle registration fee compliance and audit reports; ensure reports are compliant with voter approved measures.
• Participate in the preparation of audit schedules and reports for external auditors and provide assistance during the annual financial audit and other program audits throughout the fiscal year.
• Research and analyze financial data and develop, prepare and file various financial reports and statements including the annual State Controller’s Report.
• Process and maintain purchase orders and change orders and assist in the maintenance of the purchase order module of the financial database.
• Assist with payroll processing including reviewing timesheets for completeness, submission of information to third-party processor, maintaining time off schedules, and reviewing annual 1099 and W2 information to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Assist with benefits administration, including tracking and maintaining flexible benefits accounts, processing new employee enrollments and staff terminations, reviewing invoices and allocating benefit costs to appropriate accounts.
• Provides support and vacation coverage for accounting staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Salary:

$108,333