City of Sandy, Oregon · 18 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Sandy, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe City of Sandy, Oregon has a collaborative Finance team that supports all City Departments in serving the public efficiently. The Senior Accountant is responsible for specialized financial and accounting functions, including managing City funds, annual audits, and budget preparation.
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Responsibilities
Prepares monthly journal entries, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger
Reviews the recording of deposits and disbursement of funds for accuracy
Works with City Departments to assist them with their accounting and budget needs
Assists with accounting and fiscal management requirements on various grants the City receives
Assists is the creation of financial forecasts, debt issuance documents, and rate analysis for the City’s utility system and financing of capital improvements
Assists in developing and implementing the city’s financial policies and strategic financial planning
Ensures the City’s budget, accounting systems, and reports comply with appropriate legal and regulatory requirements of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for municipal agencies
Ensures integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers while ensuring internal control within all city functions; ensures adequate security for all financial assets
Assists in maintaining all financial records of the City’s contracts; ensures all purchases comply with adopted contract regulations and procedures
May attend City Council and other meetings and make public presentations as required
Performs other duties as assigned/required
Serves as back-up to Accounting Specialist position as well as occasional back-up for Front Counter customer service functions
Establishes and maintains positive working relations with coworkers, citizens, the public, and other City staff
This is a non-supervisory position however this position may be asked to provide training to Coworkers in the Finance Department
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field and 3 years of experience directly related to the position, including public sector accounting
Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities can be considered
Strong written and verbal communications skills; quantitative analysis skills, including budgeting cost/benefit analysis and statistical analysis
Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheets
High standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards, and Oregon Revised Statutes including concept, principals, and practices of municipal finance administration as they apply to budgeting and financial reporting
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws governing revenues, expenditures, public contracting, budget law, urban renewal, and other economic stimulus programs
Knowledge of financial information systems and spreadsheet software
Knowledge of methods and practices of financial recordkeeping; considerable knowledge of financial terminology
Ability to research, develop, and implement policies and procedures
Knowledge and skills in goal setting, program development and evaluation
Ability to problem solve complex issues
The ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, management, and the public
Ability to remain solution oriented when faced with challenges
Strong interpersonal skills, political astuteness, and awareness of and navigation around controversial and sensitive issues
Must be able to pass the department's security clearance standards, including Reference, Criminal and Credit check
Possession of or required to obtain a valid driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire
Preferred
Previous Oregon municipal experience; formal training in fund accounting
Working experience with Tyler Technologies Incode VX
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License
Company
City of Sandy, Oregon
City of Sandy, Oregon is a government administration that provides information including news, events, and business.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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