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Seeking candidates for Senior Accountant at the City of Brentwood, TN
Brentwood Finance Department
Complete salary range = $71,136 - $106,704. Starting salary is dependent on experience. Up to 5% salary increase after successful completion of six-month probationary period.
Plus: Transportation Allowance of $2000/year to be distributed equally over 26 pay periods annually.
The City of Brentwood seeks self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative colleague to join its team as the Senior Accountant.
The City of Brentwood, located in scenic Williamson County, is considered one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee. The City is known for its strong business community, quality schools, abundant recreational activities, and high standard of living. It sits just south of Nashville and has a population of approximately 46,000 residents.
The Finance Department is responsible for managing all financial resources for the City. It plays a critical role in budgeting, financial planning, accounting, revenue management, and overall financial administration for the City.
As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with internal and external financial reporting, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and assisting with the annual budgeting process and development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Reporting to the Assistant Finance Director/City Treasurer, you’ll enjoy a combination of routine and challenging work and a supportive team culture with proven success.
The ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area required, with considerable experience in local governmental accounting activities, auditing, or related areas; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. CMFO designation required or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment. CPA license preferred.
Benefits
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This job typically involves the physical ability to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, printer, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc. the ability to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials, ability to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently.
DATA CONCEPTION: This job typically involves the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: This job typically involves the ability to communicate effectively with people to convey or exchange administrative, financial and/or legal information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: This job typically involves the ability to read a variety of financial reports, informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures; the ability to write concise, clear, and effective reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; the ability to communicate effectively with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
INTELLIGENCE: This job typically involves the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Senior Accountant.
VERBAL APTITUDE: This job typically involves the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: This job typically involves the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.
MOTOR COORDINATION: This job typically involves the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated equipment.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: This job typically involves the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment (such as operating a 10-key number pad by touch), control knobs, switches, etc. including minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: This job typically involves the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: This job typically involves the ability to deal with people (i.e., staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures, persuading others to take action, and explaining accounting concepts and principles; adaptable to performing under minimal stress when faced with competing demands and short deadlines.
The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Full Time
Public Administration
$66k-81k (estimate)
06/30/2023
05/17/2024
businessinbrentwood.com
BRENTWOOD, CA
200 - 500
1948
DONNA LANDEROS
$50M - $200M
Public Administration
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