General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Performs highly responsible supervisory and professional accounting tasks in auditing and accounting in the Accounting Division of the Finance Department; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

The Senior Accountant will help guide the direction and focus of the general accounting facets of our Accounting Division. This role will directly supervise two accountants and will oversee the financial reporting, financial statements, and external audit for the Department of Finance. The ideal candidate will have experience with government, financial reporting and audit.

Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting, auditing and budget preparation/control; thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, with emphasis on statements published by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board; general knowledge of the principles underlying the laws, ordinances and regulations governing the financial operations of the County; comprehensive knowledge of modern business management practices; thorough knowledge of the recognized and accepted methods used in effecting internal accounting control; ability to devise, apply and monitor effective and efficient accounting procedures; skill in the use of personal computer software, including commonly utilized spreadsheet and statistical packages; ability to analyze data using a computer and to produce customized reports; ability to understand complex instructions, policies and data, including federal regulations; considerable knowledge of data processing applications and procedures as they apply to the County's centralized accounting function and systems; ability to devise and apply effective and efficient accounting procedures; ability to plan, organize and direct the installation of accounting systems and procedures; ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports; ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to effectively plan and supervise the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the public; good professional judgment; integrity; initiative.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration and five (5) years of related successful professional accounting experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

The expected hiring range for this position will be $85,871-$101,185 and commensurate with experience.

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, October 28 , 2024.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.

Minimum Salary 72875

Maximum Salary 134057

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

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