Senior Accountant - General Ledger and Reporting

Finance; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools Finance Department in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Senior Accountant - General Ledger and Reporting to assist in planning, compiling, and maintaining accounting records for banking activities, revenue, receivables, and general ledger tasks. Immediate supervisor is Accounting Manager, General Ledger & Reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, at least five years in government or general accounting, proficiency in GAAP/GASB, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required.
• At least five years of government or general accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB is required.
• Auditing experience is a plus.
• Strong data analysis, confidentiality, and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Assist with year-end closing and audit process.
• Maintain and monitor fixed assets records.
• Calculate depreciation schedules.
• Prepare work papers in revenue and receivables.
• Prepare and monitor recurring payment schedules.
• Record year-end accruals.
• Prepare and key journal entries.
• Document finance procedures and identify improvements.
• Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Review internal processes with the Manager of General Ledger Financial Reporting.
• Ensure internal controls and data integrity.
• Collaborate with other departments to obtain resources.
• Assist other staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP

GASB

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Internet

Job description

Senior Accountant - General Ledger and Reporting

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891475
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant - General Ledger and Reporting

Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Grade 121 / 12 Month (260 days) Contract
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Location: Finance Department
Immediate Supervisor: Accounting Manager, General Ledger &Reporting

General Description:
The Senior Accountant assists in planning, organizing, preparing, and maintaining accounting records in
banking activities, analyzing revenue, accounts receivable management, and general accounting.
Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and
preparing reports. Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. Perform analytical work
and provide technical guidance on general ledger tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Assists with the year-end closing and audit process
• Maintains and monitors the recording of fixed assets
• Calculates and maintains depreciation schedules
• Prepares work papers and other analyses in the areas of revenue and receivables
• Prepares and maintains a recurring payment schedule and monitors monthly
• Prepares work papers and other analyses to record year-end accruals
• Prepares and keys journal entries
• Assists in documenting finance department procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Analyzes and prepares reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and bank accounts; actively investigates reconciling items to resolve timely
• Examines internal and external departmental processes, in the area of finance, budget, and purchasing, and reports any inconsistencies to the Manager of General Ledger Financial Reporting
• Ensures financial internal controls and the integrity of the data and records are maintained
• Collaborates with other departments to obtain resources needed to resolve
• Aids other inter-departmental accounting staff on an as-needed basis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
• At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible and progressive experience in government or general accounting is required
• Good working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is required
• Experience in auditing a plus
• Ability to analyze data/financial records and maintain complex and confidential automated financial records and reports
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication and organizational (including keen attention to detail) skills
• Ability to manage competing demands and determine priorities independently
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; and in a cooperative and collaborative manner with all employees, school administration, business, and community representatives
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet

Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process.Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,087 to $100,099 Per Year