Senior Accountant - Pension & Financial Reporting

City of Roanoke; Roanoke (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; 3–5 years related experience and/or training in accounting, auditing, and/or retirement benefits administration preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

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.