Senior Financial Accountant - City of Arlington : Job Details

Location FinanceWork Status Full TimeTHIS POSITION WILL CLOSE ON .*** Until FilledSALARY: 62,620.00 - 77,900.00 Salary USDJOB SUMMARY:Under general direction, assists in performing financial accounting functions according to established procedures and regulations associated with municipality and fund accounting, performing related work as required.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Ability to assist with internal and external audits by researching, analyzing and preparing various schedules, closing entries, and financial statements for the City of Arlington's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report2. Ability to reconcile general ledger accounts; working capital; water, sewer/street assessments and bank statements by researching, analyzing and correcting accounts for the financial reports.3. Ability to communicate with the public and other city departments to answer questions; gather information; access, input and retrieve information from the financial management system; and provide technical support and guidance to accounting, audit, and budget personnel.4. Ability to identify appropriate accounts, assign accounting distribution codes and prepare adjusting journal entries to properly record activity in general ledger accounts; includes preparation of year-end accruals, performing trial balance research and preparation of numerous memos and schedules in preparation for year-end close.5. Ability to study technical accounting pronouncements and apply those applicable to reconciliation's and adjustments necessary to correctly record general ledger accounts.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:6. Monitor encumbrance and retainage accounts.7. Ability to work with city departments to prepare entries including ability to process returned checks.8. Ability to determine the accuracy of system reports and to provide instructions to users/distribute when needed.9. Ability to prepare detailed reports to the state for unclaimed property (escheat) and research accounting records for refunds.10. Ability to assist in other activities and special projects as needed or directed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing, including GAAP, GASB, and governmental finance.Knowledge of municipal accounting and principles of public finance administration.Knowledge of budgetary development and controls.Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures and equipment including computerized accounting systems.Knowledge of continuous process improvement techniques and practices.Skill in communicating ideas to all types of individuals orally and in writing.Skill in reasoning abstractly using quantitative concepts and symbols.Skill in performing complex statistical and bookkeeping activities and maintaining detailed records of that work.Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to a PC, calculator, and telephone.Ability to research, analyze, and prepare statistical statements and reports.Ability to receive detailed information through oral communications and to make fine discriminations in sound.Ability to identify, evaluate, and respond to situations or problems in a timely manner.Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to grasping, holding items, seeing, sitting, sorting and reaching.Qualifying Education and Experience:A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with an accounting emphasis. Three years related experience.