Senior Accountant

Mississippi-Municipal-League; Columbus (OH); In loco; USD 85.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Columbus is seeking a Senior Accountant within the Department of Finance and Administration. The successful candidate will support accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and coordinate internal and external audits.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required; CPA preferred but not required. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant accounting experience and knowledge of government accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and internal

Competenze

• CPA preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a closely related field.
• At least five (5) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Mansioni

• Support accounting operations.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations.

Conoscenze

Governmental accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Accountant - City of Columbus

November 02, 2026

The City of Columbus is seeking an applicant to fill the position of Senior Accountant within the Department of Finance and Administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating internal and external audits and will assist in implementing audit recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant preferred but not required.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a closely related field from an accredited institution;
• At least five (5) years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in local government or in the public sector;
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Salary Range

The Salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Contact:

Donna Davis, Human Resources Director - [e-mail].