Senior Government Accountant

City of Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Buffalo seeks an experienced Senior Accountant/Senior Auditor to manage the financial records for municipal funds. You will supervise staff, perform complex account-keeping tasks, and consult on challenging problems in alignment with department policies.

Responsibilities include preparing statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting audits. A strong foundation in governmental accounting and supervision is required to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting methods, principles and practices.
• Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of others.
• Experience assisting auditors and preparing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly/annual financial statements for government funds and account groups.
• Prepare journal entries requiring technical accounting research and adjustments between funds.
• Post recurring journal entries to general ledger as approved by supervisors.
• Summarize general ledger balances and prepare month-end trial balance.
• Assist auditors in their review of government funds and accounts.
• Direct and participate in processing invoices for city departments.
• Maintain appropriation and expenditure subsidiary records and reports.
• Assist in reconciling bank statements and accounts.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Supervisory experience

Financial statements preparation

General ledger analysis

Auditing

Education

Accounting degree with 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing

Job description

The City of Buffalo seeks an experienced Senior Accountant/Senior Auditor to manage the financial records for municipal funds. You will supervise staff, perform complex account-keeping tasks, and consult on challenging problems in alignment with department policies.

Responsibilities include preparing statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting audits. A strong foundation in governmental accounting and supervision is required to ensure accurate financial reporting.