Senior Accountant Job at Talantage, LLC, Atlanta, GA

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  • Talantage, LLC
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Job Title:  Senior Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting with the core financial functions of within the Finance Department. Duties may include assistance with budget preparation, payroll, accounts payable and receivables, and financial record keeping.  W ork is performed independently under the direction of the Finance Director.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
  • Maintains current and accurate general ledger; analyzes accounts for the nature and accuracy of transactions and prepares and posts adjusting entries; balances accounts receivable and payable subsidiaries; prepares annual general ledger at fiscal year-end; produces reports for the Finance Director.
  • Performs bank reconciliations, prepares and documents corrections and adjustments to the general ledger and operating budget for approval by Finance Director
  • Reconcile city deductions to monthly invoices for various city benefits (vision, life, dental, Medicare, etc.); send recons to vendors & HR for their review each month.  
  • Works closely with Finance Director in compilation of information for audited year-end reports.
  • Maintains the accounting, computer and budgetary systems which provide control of expenditures within all applicable guidelines, rules, regulations, legal constraints, and budgetary controls
  • Provides assistance to department staff and departments in the preparation, financial reports, revenue administration and treasury management, and development of City-wide policies and procedures.
  • Monitors the expenditures/charges of assigned departments – reviews projects’ expected expenditures.
  • Trains staff on changes in regulations, information systems and general accounting principles as related to each function within the Administration Department, as needed
  • Maintains additions and removals in the Fixed Asset Schedule, documents and maintains a permanent file for each item
  • Under the direction of the Finance Director assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
  • Assist the Finance Director in schedules, assignments, inspections, and evaluation of work; instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; monitors work daily
  • Develops standard operating procedures to enhance the operation of the department; ensures employees comply with city policies, and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field. Minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience, including three (3) of related supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Considerable knowledge of procedures and requirements for budget preparation, review and analysis procedures, financial system operation, and local government accounting. 
  • Familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local laws and county policies and procedures. 
  • Proficiency in principles of accepted accounting practices, planning, organizing, and establishing priorities, public speaking, and interpersonal relations.
  • Proficiency in concepts of organizational management, operation of personal computer, both in general and specific to specialized software (i.e., spreadsheets, word processor, etc.), report preparation and mathematical calculations.
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

May occasionally be required to work beyond the normal workday in order to complete projects, attend meetings, or participate in city events.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS CLASS SPECIFICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION IN ORDER TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB.

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status.  Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Local area,

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