Senior Accountant: GAAP Expert & Finance Leader

Richland County Government; Trondheim; Presencial; NOK 563.000 - 845.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Richland County Government is seeking a Senior Accountant with extensive experience in financial accounting, GAAP compliance, and internal controls. The role involves overseeing finance staff, coordinating financial statement preparation, and providing analytical recommendations to support key operating and capital decisions.

The position requires strong initiative, integrity, and the ability to work with limited established procedures while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and

Formación

• Experience in financial accounting including general accounting, budget management, cash management and procurement.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to oversee staff and work with the Finance Manager with initiative and integrity.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and expertise to ensure internal accounting controls safeguard assets and provide timely financial information.
• Coordinate all activity related to compilation of financial statements according to required schedules.
• Assist in analyzing financial data and develop recommendations for corrective action.
• Perform financial accounting, management and reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support operating and capital expenditure decisions.
• Ensure adequate internal controls exist to safeguard the County’s assets.
• Conduct other duties as directed by the Finance Manager including meetings.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and cash statements; balance tax files with outside agencies.
• Prepare reports and surveys of federal and state agencies.
• Prepare year-end schedules for external auditors and long-term debt disclosures.
• Perform monthly closing responsibilities and reconcile General Ledger to Cash Accounts for A/P and Payroll.

Conocimientos

Financial accounting

GAAP

Leadership

Internal controls

Descripción del empleo

Richland County Government is seeking a Senior Accountant with extensive experience in financial accounting, GAAP compliance, and internal controls. The role involves overseeing finance staff, coordinating financial statement preparation, and providing analytical recommendations to support key operating and capital decisions.

The position requires strong initiative, integrity, and the ability to work with limited established procedures while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and