Senior Accountant II – Hybrid (4x In-Office)

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage and improve accounting systems, including general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, and revenue reconciliation. You will review financial reporting requirements and ensure GAAP and GASB compliance while guiding junior staff.

This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule, requiring in-person work at City worksites for most days with occasional remote work. The role supports audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field with potential substitution of 9 years of professional related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, or maintains accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation.
• Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules, and regulations.
• Balances books and prepares financial statements.
• Performs reconciliations and analyses for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Monitors and develops monthly reports and projects.
• Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions.
• Prepare amortization on premiums and discounts, and market value adjustments.
• May assist in setup of processes and procedures to capture, track and report financial transactions.
• May review, track and maintain billing information.
• Ensures GAAP, GASB compliance and other accounting standards.
• Research, analyze and resolve ledger discrepancies.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff.
• Participate in interim and annual financial audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Numerical accuracy

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Databases

Job description

The City of Atlanta is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage and improve accounting systems, including general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, and revenue reconciliation. You will review financial reporting requirements and ensure GAAP and GASB compliance while guiding junior staff.

This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule, requiring in-person work at City worksites for most days with occasional remote work. The role supports audits and process improvements.