Hybrid Accountant

at Town Of Severance

• Job title: Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $65,950 - $85,604 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Severance, United States

About the role

• Accountant responsible for financial data analysis and reporting in the Finance Department of the Town of Severance. Preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• This position will report to the Finance Director and will be responsible for general ledger accounts, adjusting journal entries, preparation of financial statements, analysis of financial data, reconciliations, payroll, assist with budget development, and process accounts payable and receivable.
• Must be willing to cross-train in other duties for professional growth and provide backup support.
• Assist with the month-end general ledger closing process.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reporting by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system.
• Maintain the fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with the annual audit process.
• Enter and code invoices and perform a weekly check run.
• Generate monthly accounts receivable invoices.
• Assist with budget development.
• Responsible for the administration of the electronic timekeeping system.
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, requesting disbursements, and reconciling accounts.
• Prepare necessary statistical, financial, and revenue reports as needed.
• Track grant revenues and expenditures.
• Prepare and submit grant reimbursement requests.
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements.
• May share the preparation and processing of biweekly payroll for employees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Finance Director.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• CPA or CPFO is preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, and knowledge of government accounting.
• Municipal or state budgeting preferred.
• Experience with grant proposal writing, reporting, and compliance, preferred.
• Computer applications for accounting and financial management.

Benefits

• full health, dental, and vision coverage for the employee
• partial coverage for family health, dental, and vision
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• retirement contribution package
• paid holidays
• sick time
• parental leave
• bereavement