Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

Leads the implementation of accounting and financial management processes for a mid-sized department/agency or specialized accounting functional/technical area. Performs professional accounting duties that contribute to the fiscal and financial management of a large work unit in a centralized accounting operation.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems including automated accounting systems and their applications.
• Knowledge of the specific accounting and reporting requirements and the complete accounting cycle of the organization.
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures and controls.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, policies, rules, etc. related to financial services operations.
• Knowledge of personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and accounting software.
• Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review, and evaluate the work of assigned subordinates.
• Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, and payroll data, reports, and statements.
• Ability to prepare accounting and audit records, statements, and reports.
• Ability to develop computer-based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.
• Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
• Possess three (3+) years of professional accounting experience.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of proven supervisory or managerial experience and can guide assigned accounts payable (AP) staff; review staff work for accuracy for 20 employees.
• Have experience with and overseeing invoice processing, payments, and all accounts
• Ensure proper pre-audit of all expenditures and audit for compliance with statutes, laws, and policies.
• Have the ability to develop weekly, monthly, and annual reports for senior management and external parties

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or business-related field and three (3) years of experience as a professional accountant.

Or

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted above.

Mallory McQuistan - 605-231-5513 or mallory.mcquistan@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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