What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
General Definition of Work
The senior accountant, under general supervision, performs technical accounting work including financial statement preparation and analysis, year-end close responsibilities, external audit coordination, report preparation, and special projects. Assists in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the financial activities of the Accounting Department. This position requires a high level of independence, critical thinking, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
NC 12 Salary Non-Certified Schedule/Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Director of Accounting and Auditing
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
The senior accountant, under general supervision, performs technical accounting work including financial statement preparation and analysis, year-end close responsibilities, external audit coordination, report preparation, and special projects. Assists in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the financial activities of the Accounting Department. This position requires a high level of independence, critical thinking, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
NC 12 Salary Non-Certified Schedule/Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Director of Accounting and Auditing
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Assist leadership with the maintenance of various funds and accounts, including coordinating and reviewing work to ensure it is completed in a timely and accurate manner
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
- Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies
- Assist with preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Prepare variance explanations on monthly financial statements and other special reports
- Prepare for the annual external financial audit by assisting with compiling and reviewing various schedules as required
- Assist in monitoring work of staff in the department
- Instruct staff on office procedures, technical accounting issues, and applications of various rules, regulations, and accounting procedures
- Prepare and review of assigned general ledger and bank account reconciliations; assist other staff with reconciliation issues
- Coordinate escheat process including annual filing and due diligence requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas for process improvement
- Assists with school audits when necessary
- Perform related work as assigned or required