Senior Accountant, City Finance – Lead & Analyze

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midwest City is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Finance Department. The incumbent independently performs complex accounting and auditing activities, provides technical direction to the accounting staff, and supports grant reporting and capital asset policies.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma with 5 years of finance/accounting experience; a BS in accounting, finance, or related field is preferred. CPA certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in finance and accounting.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CPA preferred.
• BS in accounting, finance, business or related field preferred.
• Experience in municipal government is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting and auditing activities for financial records and reporting.
• Provide technical direction to accounting staff responsible for accounting and auditing activities.
• Assist the Deputy Finance Director with the accuracy, authenticity, legality, and authorization of the annual financial statements.
• Reconcile bank statements and provide financial analysis as needed.
• Liaise for financial reporting of grant activities and capital asset policies.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Auditing

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Job description

The City of Midwest City is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Finance Department. The incumbent independently performs complex accounting and auditing activities, provides technical direction to the accounting staff, and supports grant reporting and capital asset policies.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma with 5 years of finance/accounting experience; a BS in accounting, finance, or related field is preferred. CPA certification is desirable.