Senior Accountant

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! When: Thursday, October 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center. 4590 S Virginia St. Reno NV 89502 **POSITION:**Senior Accountant **SCHEDULE:**Will discuss with applicant LOCATION: Reno, NV **SALARY:**Grade 27WT Annual Salary: $78,068 (Entry Step) TO APPLY: **Direct Link: -**https://washoe.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job\_board\_form?op=viewandJOB\_ID=2000017886andCOMPANY\_ID=00004845andredirect\_qs=andredirect\_qs=COMPANY\_ID=00004845 **Career Page: -**https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. **SUMMARY:**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. JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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. Knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and governmental fund accounting requirements. Knowledge of: Internal controls, audit requirements, and financial compliance standards. Skill in: Performing advanced mathematical accounting calculations and financial analysis. Skill in: Preparing and reviewing financial statements, and audit schedules. Skill in: Researching and resolving accounting discrepancies. Skill in: Preparing and reviewing complex journal entries and year-end adjustments. Skill in: Utilizing accounting software, spreadsheets, financial systems, and reporting tools. Skill in: Conducting cost and variance analyses to support decision-making. Skill in: Monitoring compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls. Skill in: Providing technical guidance and training to accounting staff. Skill in: Communicating financial information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to: Interpret and apply accounting standards, policies, and procedures. Ability to: Exercise sound professional judgment in analyzing financial information and resolving issues. Ability to: Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and reporting. Ability to: Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to: Maintain and improve internal controls, financial processes, and system effectiveness. Ability to: Work independently while exercising initiative, accountability, and discretion. Ability to: Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational information. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Prepares complex financial schedules and 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. 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 ensu e 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exposure to weather: Never Exposure to loud noises: Rarely. Working in confined spaces: Rarely. Working at heights: Never. Working with hazardous materials: Never. Lifting/Carrying: Rarely. Standing/Walking: Rarely. Bending/Stooping: Rarely. Reaching: Rarely. Pushing/Pulling: Rarely. Climbing: Rarely. Fine motor skills: Continuously. Never: The activity or condition does not occur. Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time. Occasionally: The activity or condit