We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in Fairburn, Georgia. This role is pivotal in maintaining the financial integrity of our operations. The Sr. Accountant will be tasked with overseeing city bank accounts, ensuring accurate general ledger records, reconciling accounts, and aiding in the preparation of financial statements.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
• Reconciling the city’s general ledger and bank accounts on a monthly basis
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries, general ledger reports, and trial balances, identifying any discrepancies and making necessary adjustments
• Providing support to Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Utility Billing, and Revenue Specialists
• Assisting in the development of policies and procedures for purchasing and accounts payable transactions and fixed assets operations
• Preparing accounting reports, schedules, financial reports, and budget documents
• Responding to inquiries from city employees, vendors, auditors, governmental officials, local governments, and the public regarding the city’s financial activities and operations
• Completing credit applications and gathering required documentation for submission
• Keeping abreast of applicable laws and regulations, participating in detail oriented development activities such as reading detail oriented literature and attending workshops and training sessions.
• Must hold a minimum of 3 years of experience in the role of an Accountant.
• Proficiency in performing Account Reconciliation is required.
• Demonstrated ability to handle Balance Sheet Reconciliation.
• Must be adept at conducting Bank Reconciliations.
• Experience with General Ledger maintenance and management is essential.
• Ability to record and manage Journal Entries is a must.
• Should be proficient in using Microsoft Excel for accounting tasks.
• Experience in Month End Close processes is necessary.
• Prior experience with using NetSuite for accounting purposes is expected.
• Familiarity with Oracle financial software is required.
• Experience with SAP accounting software is highly desirable.
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