Senior Accountant, Town of Summerville
The Senior Accountant is responsible for independent review, reconciliation, and oversight of the Town's financial transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper internal controls. This position provides the critical independent review layer that the Finance Department requires to maintain proper segregation of duties and satisfy external audit standards.
Perform independent review & approval of AP batches prepared by AP Review payroll registers prepared by the Payroll Specialist for accuracy, FLSA compliance, & proper authorization before approval Prepare & post payroll journal entries to the GL following each payroll cycle Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, AR, AP, & accrued liabilities Prepare or review OPEB-related journal entries in coordination with SC PEBA & the external actuarial reports Coordinate court accounting functions & ensure proper recording of court-related receipts and disbursement
Support grants financial reporting, including preparation of federal/state expenditure reports & grant account reconciliations Ensure ATAX (Accommodations Tax) receipts & expenditures are properly recorded & reported Assist with year-end close workpapers & external audit support as assigned Supports Victims Advocate Reporting for tracking financials, auditing & reporting to agencies GASB 87 accounting | Update & maintain lease projections & maintain monthly billing cycle including property tax payments Oversee billings to the School District & related journal entries
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or GFOA Certification (preferred) Minimum three (3) years of governmental accounting experience Tyler ERP experience strongly preferred Knowledge of GASB pronouncements, governmental fund accounting, and payroll tax compliance Experience with pension accounting under GASB 68/75 preferred Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely reconciliation work
Governmental accounting and auditing principles and practices in their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems. Budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, GAAFR, GAAP, and GASB. Strong written and oral communications and relational skills. Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures. Proficient in Excel.
Make decisions within established accounting policies and procedures. Prepare and explain financial statements, accounting reports and records. Establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, other employees and the general public.
$60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually