Senior Government Accountant - Budget & Reporting

Hamilton County Department of Education; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Department of Education in Tennessee seeks a professional accountant to independently perform accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting in support of district operations. The role involves reviewing data, preparing reports, monitoring budgets, and ensuring internal controls.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, 4 years of accounting experience including 2 in governmental accounting; strong communication, planning, and collaboration with HR, payroll,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or closely related field.
• Four years of accounting experience, including general/governmental accounting.
• Two years of experience in governmental accounting or related field.
• Equivalent mix of education, training, and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare, review, analyze, and post journal entries and financial transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Review and evaluate financial data for proper classification and reporting.
• Support accounts payable/receivable and cash management.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures; investigate variances; and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in budget preparation, projections, amendments.
• Prepare routine and non-routine financial reports.
• Analyze discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct financial analysis and trend review.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and governmental standards.
• Assist with audits and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, payroll, budget, grants.
• Serve as resource for departments on procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Planning and organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

4 years accounting experience including governmental accounting

Job description

Hamilton County Department of Education in Tennessee seeks a professional accountant to independently perform accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting in support of district operations. The role involves reviewing data, preparing reports, monitoring budgets, and ensuring internal controls.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, 4 years of accounting experience including 2 in governmental accounting; strong communication, planning, and collaboration with HR, payroll,