Senior Accountant — Public Sector Finance & Audit

Mississippi Municipal League; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbus is seeking a Senior Accountant within the Department of Finance and Administration. The successful candidate will support accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and coordinate internal and external audits.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required; CPA preferred but not required. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant accounting experience and knowledge of government accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and internal

Qualifications

• CPA preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a closely related field.
• At least five (5) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting operations.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

City of Columbus is seeking a Senior Accountant within the Department of Finance and Administration. The successful candidate will support accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and coordinate internal and external audits.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required; CPA preferred but not required. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant accounting experience and knowledge of government accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and internal