Principal Accountant

TN Germany; Halle (Saale); Vor Ort; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking a Principal Accountant responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, supervising accounting staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves managing the financial database and supporting audits, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Leistungen

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Paid volunteer hours

Qualifikationen

• Three years of related experience required.
• Active CPA license preferred.

Aufgaben

• Leads preparation of financial statements according to GAAP.
• Supervises accounting staff and manages schedules.
• Evaluates complex financial transactions for accountability.

Kenntnisse

Accounting

Budget Management

Financial Management

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Suite

ERP management systems

Workday

Jobbeschreibung

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Application and Special Instructions

This is an open continuous recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed every three weeks. Please upload your resume and cover letter as a single PDF file.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Principal Accountant position at the City of Tucson’s Business Service Department is responsible for the preparation, reconciliation and review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with guidelines and regulations and will share responsibility for configuration of the financial database within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This position involves supervising accounting staff, analyzing complex financial transactions, providing guidance on financial policies and procedures and supporting audit processes.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Financial Manager. This position exercises supervision over accounting personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leads the preparation of periodic and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulations including all required note disclosures, using the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, software and programs. Prepares and participates in the development of financial statements, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other fiscal reports, for management review.

Evaluates and analyzes complex, technical financial transactions to ensure fiscal accountability for grant-funded and other programs. Utilizes historical data, trends, and other factors to forecast future financial performance and budget requirements, including cost-benefit analysis, variance analysis and scenario analysis to support effective planning and decision-making.

Manages and maintains the automated accounting and general ledger system, ensuring accuracy and functionality. Resolves system errors related to the general ledger and accounting structures, including the Chart of Accounts. Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting policies, processes and procedures.

Prepares and compiles supporting documents for audits, leveraging the ERP system and other tools. Responds to auditor inquiries via email, during meetings and by providing detailed supporting documentation. Reviews and provides feedback on reports prepared by staff, offers suggestions for improvement and approves completed projects and reports.

Supervises staff and manages schedules. Reviews and approves leave request to ensure coverage. Conducts employee performance reviews and provides constructive feedback. Addresses employee concerns and mediates disputes.

Performs all other duties and tasks as may be assigned. Performs special projects as assigned to support departmental goals.

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree
Work Experience: Three (3) years of directly related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degreein Accounting
Experience in Accounting, Budget Management or Financial Management.
Experience with computer applications.
Active License as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Master's degree in Accounting.
Experience leading or supervising teams.
Experience with Microsoft Suite, Excel, Word and PDF.
Experience with ERP management systems, preferably Workday
Experience with grants accounting, processing, tracking, reconciliation and reporting
Experience in governmental accounting focusing on preparing fund financial statements including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0834 - Principal Accountant

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Compensation Grade

G109

Hourly Range

$32.15 - 48.23 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Business Services Department

Department Link

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at or 520-791-2619.

Recruiter Name

Neil Nickol (48268)

Recruiter Email

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.