Senior Accountant

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a Senior Accountant focused on retirement accounting and financial reporting for the city's pension plan. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and complex financial reports for internal and external audiences, with responsibilities spanning budget processes, audits, and actuarial data preparation.

Qualified candidates will typically hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years of accounting or retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
• Three to five years of accounting/auditing/retirement benefits experience preferred
• CPA designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries, budget transactions and account reconciliations
• Assists in preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and with external audit
• Prepares financial statements and reports for Council and external agencies
• Assists in annual budget process and cost allocation planning
• Reviews accounting procedures and suggests improvements
• Coordinates data for actuarial reporting as needed

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Auditing

Public sector experience

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Senior Accountant - Retirement

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain financial records, primarily in the area of financial reporting as it relates to the City's pension plan. The successful candidate will compile and analyze financial information used in the preparation of complex financial reports related to plan assets; prepare journal entries, financial reports, and statements; verify financial data; and perform reconciliations and prepares written analyses or account fluctuations. They will also assemble statistical and accounting data for actuarial reporting and upon request; assist independent auditors as required; and provide oversight and assistance as required in operation of business areas and most specifically retirement plans administration.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or a related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting, auditing, and/or retirement benefits administration preferably in a public accounting firm or through specialization in the government sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.

SUMMARY

Performs work in the maintenance of complex financial records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares journal entries, budget transactions and account reconciliations
• Assists in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and with annual external audit
• Prepares reports and budget ordinances for presentation to Council
• Prepare financial statements to be presented monthly to Council
• Prepares financial analyses and financial reports for external agencies as needed
• Assists in the preparation of data for the City's annual budget process
• Assists in preparing accounting system for annual closing
• Reviews current accounting procedures and recommends needed improvements
• Prepares responses to financial surveys
• Coordinates the preparation of annual cost allocation plan and the annual comparative cost report
• Participates in the implementation of accounting system improvements including subsystem implementations
• Participates in special projects; researches and prepares management reports as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or a related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting and/or auditing, preferably in a public accounting firm or through specialization in the government sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.