Senior Accountant IV

Abacus Staffing, a leading provider of comprehensive employment/placement solutions, is seeking market talent. We offer meaningful and long-term employment opportunities, a competitive pay structure and outstanding customer service to a workforce of more than 20,000, nationally.

Job Title : Senior Accountant IV

Job Location : City of Norfolk, Department of Finance, 810 Union Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, 23510

Schedule : Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay Rate : $27.50/hr.

Overview:

This position will work independently and assist with critical tasks such as preparing complex and detailed reconciliations (for example fund, contribution, bank and investment), performing high-level analyses, tracking and reporting a variety of activities, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local requirements. The position will also be heavily involved in external audits. The position will work as part of a collaborative team and communicate regularly and effectively to promote stable financial operations.

Job Duties:

• Prepares financial reports, including comprehensive annual financial reports, comparative cost transmittal forms, bureau of census reports and annual reports.
• Performs fund accounting by monitoring to ensure the integrity and accuracy of automated financial accounting system and related reports.
• Maintaining the accuracy of account balances between the general ledger and subsidiary ledger.
• Prepares account reconciliations and adjustments.
• Expedites budget preparation and review by preparing various budgets and related calculations.
• Oversees accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States, portions of which may be prepared by subordinate staff or staff from other departments.
• Preparation of required internal and external invoices, financial statements and reports.
• Reviews for accuracy financial documents prepared by others prior to final posting and distribution.
• Recommends development or modification of financial accounting and reporting controls and/or procedures for implementation.
• Initiates and assists in the implementation of new and revised accounting statements and standards.

Required Education/Experience:

• Work requires board knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in accounting within a local government, nonprofit organization or related industry; or an equivalent combination of education and accounting or finance experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience using AFMS, multi-year projects, financial reporting, single audit, and work paper preparation for external auditors.