Senior Financial Analyst - Finance

Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA); Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA) is seeking a full-time Accountant responsible for accounting and analytical functions related to Proprietary funds, revenue modeling, and revenue reporting. The role includes guiding Financial Analysts and assisting in year-end audit financial reporting and ACFR preparation.

Key duties involve reconciliations, depreciation tracking, asset management, and support for monthly closing and budget processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Directs revenue and expense modeling for funds including General, Special Revenue, and Proprietary.
• Performs monthly asset roll-forward reconciliations and GL reconciliation.
• Manages depreciation tracking and asset activations/pre-activation checks.
• Prepares monthly inventories, asset adjustments, and bank reconciliations.
• Supports ACFR preparation and year-end audit schedules and reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Public Administration

Job description

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for accounting and analytical functions related to Proprietary funds, revenue and expense modeling, and revenue reporting. This position trains and provides guidance to Financial Analysts and assists in year-end audit financial reporting and ACFR preparation.

Major Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Directs and participates in revenue and expense modeling for General Fund revenues and expenses, including Special Revenue funds and Proprietary funds.
• Ensures reconciliation of the monthly asset roll-forward reporting related to vehicles/equipment, governmental, and proprietary assets, as well as reconciliation to the General Ledger.
• Directs and participates in the tracking and reporting of vehicle expenses as part of the Fixed Asset management process.
• Assists in the process of compiling vehicle and equipment requests and support, as part of the budget process, as well as in making updates to the vehicle/equipment replacement schedule.
• Manages depreciation tracking, including breakdown reporting for audits.
• Reviews all assets prior to activation in the Fixed Asset system.
• Prepares monthly inventory and asset adjustments, bank reconciliations and other reporting required for Proprietary Funds.
• Manages the Proprietary Fund projects including monthly and annual roll forwards, retainage entries and budget adjustments.
• Performs calculations, transfers and entries needed for month end reimbursements including R&E.
• Prepare monthly schedules as they relate to the annual audit requirements.
• Works with Accounting Manager in the completion of federal and state agency reporting functions; analyzes financial data to ensure compliance with rules and regulations; reviews all financial reports submitted to agencies and ensures timely submission.
• Provides policymakers and management with accurate and timely financial reporting and information.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures for the accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Works with Accounting Manager on matters related to monthly and year-end closing activities, including table validations.
• Assists in the preparation and completion of the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR).
• Completes complex audit schedules, such as accrued leave, payroll liabilities, payroll accruals, long term debt and depreciation breakdown.
• Assists with year-end close; audits schedules for year-end audit.
• Trains and provides direction to Financial Analysts.
• Prepares ad hoc reports a necessary, including research and complex analysis.
• Completes various research projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a course of study approved by the department. Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position two or more years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia.

Starting Salary - $61,410.83

Fayette County, GA