Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Senior Accountant plans, coordinates and supervises various functions within the Business Office, including proprietary funds, maintenance of the general ledger, Capital Projects budgets and ledgers, progress payments and preparation of schedules and reports for the annual audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares complex financial schedules & statements.
• Monitors and records complex transactions, including revenue recognition, expense allocation, depreciation, and cost recovery.
• Complete accurate year-end closing entries, including accruals, deferrals and capital asset adjustments.
• Performs and reviews bank and account reconciliations. (Cash, receivables, payables, inventories, capital assets, and depreciation.) Prepare journal entries for maintaining account balances, correcting entries, recording transfers of expenditures, and distributing costs.
• Prepares audit schedules for the annual audit, quarterly financial reports for the proprietary funds, ACFR, and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Assists with maintaining the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Conducts accounting for the Nutrition Services Fund, Health Insurance Fund, Property Casualty Funds, and Workers' Compensation.
• Maintains chart of accounts and ensure consistent coding of financial activity.
• Manages accounting activities for capital improvement and construction projects.
• Tracks capital project expenditures and commitments to ensure compliance with authorized budgets and funding restrictions.
• Establishes and maintains project costing accounts and project-specific financial reporting.
• Monitors bond-funded projects for compliance with reporting requirements.
• Reviews contractor pay applications and progress payment requests for compliance with contract terms and project requirements.
• Verifies completion percentages, supporting documentation, change orders, allocating labor, and calculates retainage.
• Conducts cost and variance analysis for assigned funds and projects.
• Maintains and improves internal controls over financial processes and systems.
• Work with and provide training to staff accountants on accounting and system applications.
• Participates in financial system updates/implementation, testing, and workflow improvements.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting required.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in accounting required. Governmental accounting experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: None.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and governmental fund accounting requirements.
• Internal controls, audit requirements, and financial compliance standards.

Skill in:

• Performing advanced mathematical accounting calculations and financial analysis.
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, and audit schedules.
• Researching and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Preparing and reviewing complex journal entries and year-end adjustments.
• Utilizing accounting software, spreadsheets, financial systems, and reporting tools.
• Conducting cost and variance analyses to support decision-making.
• Monitoring compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Providing technical guidance and training to accounting staff.
• Communicating financial information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Exercise sound professional judgment in analyzing financial information and resolving issues.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, financial processes, and system effectiveness.
• Work independently while exercising initiative, accountability, and discretion.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather: Never
• Exposure to loud noises: Rarely.
• Working in confined spaces: Rarely.
• Working at heights: Never.
• Working with hazardous materials: Never.

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying: Rarely.
• Standing/Walking: Rarely.
• Bending/Stooping: Rarely.
• Reaching: Rarely.
• Pushing/Pulling: Rarely.
• Climbing: Rarely.
• Fine motor skills: Continuously.

Definitions:

• Never: The activity or condition does not occur.
• Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
• Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
• Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect on the community we serve.