Position Title:

Senior Accountant

Job Classification:

Classified Position

FLSA Status:  Exempt

240 Work Day Calendar

Responsible To:

Director of Accounting

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant conducts and oversees local school audits, payroll reporting, fixed asset reporting, general ledger and accounting support within Financial Services, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial software improvements in reporting, internal controls and user interface.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Completes audits of local school funds in accordance with the annual audit schedule and as needed. Reports findings to administration on a timely basis
2. Manages the monthly audit of procurement card expenditures for schools and departments
3. Responsible for payroll tax reporting, the monthly payroll bank account reconciliation, employee benefit reconciliations, supports the processing of payroll throughout the month, and provides a backup to the Payroll Accountant
4. Maintains fixed asset records, including preparation of audit work papers and annual reconciliation
5. Provides leadership in the administration and maintenance of payroll practices and procedures
6. Reviews financial processes and forms for the purpose of recommending efficiency and effectiveness improvements to administration
7. Assists with monthly closing entries for the District’s general ledger
8. Acts as liaison with the Technology Department to provide ongoing improvements to financial reporting and internal controls in the ERP System
9. Supports grants accounting and budgeting during peak times of the year
10. Coordinates with schools and departments to resolve financial issues/concerns to ensure policy and procedures are followed
11. Assists in the annual external financial audit and preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
12. Provides assistance to various departments during monthly closings and budget preparation
13. Performs periodic review of financial records to identify and resolve financial issues
14. Performs other duties as assigned by Financial Services management staff 

Qualifications:

Education:

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other finance-related field required

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate preferred.  Graduate degree in finance preferred  

Experience:

Required

Minimum five (5) years of experience in an accounting role with a proven record of success 

Preferred

Seven (7) or more years of experience preferred

Payroll, accounting and/or budget experience in a K-12 education environment preferred 

Previous experience with ERP software, specifically Munis ERP desirable

Physical Demands:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. 

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Strong governmental accounting skills
• Excellent analytical and data analysis skills
• Written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on successfully training others
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with district personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to modify or develop new procedures to meet specialized needs
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues

Application Procedures:

Individuals interested in being considered for this position are asked to complete the application process and provide a resume, letter of interest and a minimum of three (3) confidential references requested through the online application process.

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Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.