Senior Accounting Clerk, City of Hanahan
Accounting, General Ledger & Financial Reporting • Maintains, analyzes, and reconciles general ledger accounts and subsidiary records. • Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries and accounting adjustments. • Performs monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations and assists with financial closing procedures. • Reviews financial transactions for accuracy, proper account classification, supporting documentation, and compliance with City policies. • Research and resolves accounting discrepancies and recommends corrective action when necessary.
Annual Audit & Financial Reporting • Assists with preparation and coordination of the City's annual independent financial audit and assists with implementation of audit recommendations. • Prepares audit schedules, reconciliations, confirmations, supporting documentation, and other information requested by external auditors. • Maintains organized financial documentation throughout the year to support audit readiness and accurate financial reporting. • Assists with Single Audit documentation and compliance when applicable.
Revenue, Cash & Transactional Oversight • Assists with cash and bank reconciliations and research discrepancies. • Reviews revenue trends and identifies significant variances or unusual activity. • Performs periodic reviews designed to identify errors, duplicate payments, unusual transactions, coding issues, or weaknesses in financial controls.
• Thorough knowledge of professional accounting principles, practices, and internal controls. • Working knowledge of governmental and fund accounting principles. • Strong analytical, reconciliation, research, and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to identify inconsistencies, unusual transactions, and financial control weaknesses. • Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, regulations, and accounting standards. • Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to accuracy. • Advanced spreadsheet and financial data analysis skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. • Minium of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, communications, or media, preferably in a government or public sector setting. • Proven experience in crisis communication, media relations, and digital content strategy. • Strong writing, editing, and public speaking skills. • Proficiency in social media management, website content management systems, and graphic design tools is a plus. • Knowledge of crisis communication and emergency messaging protocols.
Apply by visiting the City of Hanahan website cityofhanahan.com.