Senior Accountant, City of Cayce
Under limited supervision, this position performs accounting and financial reporting work of a complex nature in support of the Finance Department. The position is responsible for financial reporting and general accounting including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, asset management, cash management, and revenue management.
Assists in necessary training, work assignments, evaluations, and counseling as appropriate; assists in maintaining central accounting and financial reporting system(s) for the City in accordance with established, accepted accounting principles and practices, and in sufficient detail to produce accurate and effective cost, financial, and statistical data for management purposes; supervises the disbursement of City funds to include payroll and accounts payable in accordance with budgetary authority and legal requirements.
Assists in the preparation of the City’s annual requested budget; Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations on department budget requests, supplemental appropriations, and budgetary transfers; Assists Chief Financial Officer in preparing the final budget.; assists in preparation the City ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) in a manner that meets the highest standards of reporting. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports and statements. Helps review and evaluate overall financial condition and keeps the Chief Financial Officer advised.
• Requires Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. • Requires three to four years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. • Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license. • Requires gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining, or evaluating data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.
• Requires coordinating the activities of those operating complex software used for programming custom applications, and the application of custom or commercial financial, accounting, and administrative or other complex software or systems; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of moderate scope.
• Local Government experience preferred. • Certification as a Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred. • Experience managing grants preferred. • Single Audit experience preferred.
Please visit the City of Cayce's website at https://Caycesc.gov for more details and to apply online.