Sr Accountant

POSITION PURPOSE:

As a key member of the Finance Department, the Sr. Accountant works under the Finance Director to support the department's responsibilities, focusing on accounting, budgeting, and grants management for a government organization. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of their assigned program’s financial records and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and BVCOG policies including internal controls, grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role is integral in supporting financial operations, leading complex accounting activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices for the programs or grants assigned. This is an advanced level position requiring a high level of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local regulations regarding grant management, including financial compliance and reporting requirements.
• Examine award documents to clarify guidelines and reporting obligations for each grant received.
• Analyze expenditures in budgets to ensure compliance with program grants.
• Prepares and reviews accounting transactions and journal entries for assigned grants.
• Monitors and balances assigned accounts, including verifying availability of funds, as well as research and analyze variances.
• Preparation of the annual budgets for various programs and grants, and amendments throughout the fiscal year in case of notifications of funding changes by the reporting agencies.
• Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports including account reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Maintains and/or improves internal controls to enhance compliance, fraud prevention, and financial accuracy.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, OR minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible senior accounting experience, in a State or Local Government environment.
• Two (2) years’ Sr. level experience in governmental accounting preferably in a State or Local Government environment
• Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate preferred
• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible finance/accounting experience at a Sr level preferably working in a State or Local Government environment
• Technically adept in financial accounting with strong knowledge of the general ledger and full cycle accounting processes.
• Working knowledge of MIP software

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State and Local financial policies, laws, and regulations,
• Experience in financial data analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details, strong organizational and time management skills, good communication skills, and the ability to write clearly
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in accounting principles related to payables, receivables, revenues, grants, governmental and fund accounting
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and efficiently while managing multiple deadlines and grant requirements.
• Advanced skills in Excel and complex financial/accounting related software.
• Ability to interpret federal, state and local regulations and compliance literature pertaining to a variety of programs and maintain compliance.

SUPERVISION:

Reports directly to the Director of Finance and/or designee through supervisory channels. Ability to work independently and to assume responsibility for completion of complex workload without close supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds. Primary activities are conducted within a well-lit, climate-controlled office.

Occasional out-of-town trips may be required to attend special events and training sessions

Work week is Monday through Friday during normal business-type hours (8am-5pm). Weekend hours may be required during special events or projects.

ADA STATEMENT

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, BVCOG will make reasonable accommodation to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee to enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities, if it would not impose an "undue hardship" on the operation of the employer's business.

ETHICS

As a public agency, BVCOG is committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards. Applicants selected for employment are expected to perform work responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, and honesty, to merit the respect of our co-workers, clients, partners, vendors and the general public. Applicants selected for employment are also expected to serve the public with dedication, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness.