Senior Accountant: GASB Expert & Audit Lead

Hendersonville; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendersonville City seeks a Senior Accountant to lead the Accounting Team, manage year-end close, ACFR preparation, and audit support. You will oversee complex GL, fixed assets, grants, and payroll reconciliations, ensuring GASB compliance and strong internal controls.

The role emphasizes guidance to staff, process improvement, and collaboration with auditors and city departments. A Bachelor's in Accounting with 5 years’ governmental experience is required; a Master’s or CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 5 years accounting experience
• Master’s degree in Accounting and/or CPA credential preferred
• Valid driver’s license required at hire; NC Governmental Finance Certification within 2 years

Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile, and analyze complex financial transactions and reports.
• Maintain GL; prepare journal entries; monthly reconciliations.
• Lead fixed asset accounting; ensure GASB compliance and year-end reporting.
• Coordinate audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Prepare ACFR and year-end financial statements.
• Monitor grant reporting and compliance with grant requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of grant accounting and SEFA preparation.
• Review AP batches for accuracy and compliance.
• Support payroll reconciliation with the GL.
• Maintain debt service schedules and analyze debt activity.
• Mentor Accounting Team and provide training.
• Assist with new accounting system modules and reporting tools.
• Generate monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Lead staff and contribute to process improvement.

Skills

GAAP

GASB standards

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Ledger accounting

Excel proficiency

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hendersonville City seeks a Senior Accountant to lead the Accounting Team, manage year-end close, ACFR preparation, and audit support. You will oversee complex GL, fixed assets, grants, and payroll reconciliations, ensuring GASB compliance and strong internal controls.

The role emphasizes guidance to staff, process improvement, and collaboration with auditors and city departments. A Bachelor's in Accounting with 5 years’ governmental experience is required; a Master’s or CPA is preferred.