Senior Accountant

Dept of Budget & Finance

Virginia Beach , VA

Classified - Position - Accounting

Job Number 3700170219

Start Date

Open Date 03/02/2021

Closing Date 03/28/2021

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the leadership of the Principal Accountant who functions as the supervisor of accounts payable, the position is responsible for conducting research, analysis, development, and summarization of financial information for audit purposes and financial reporting and performing the financial administration and reporting of federal and state grants. Responsible for grant reimbursements and school construction accounting.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Provide guidance to Accounts Payable Staff, Payroll Staff, Departments and Schools in school finance guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in establishing procedures/processes for vendor payments, invoices, purchase orders, contracts, travel vouchers and other similar transactions to ensure adherence to Federal, State, and City laws and regulations.
• Research financial information for audit purposes and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial records and reports and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Review and analyze expenditure vouchers for proper documentation, coding and propriety.
• Assist auditors in analysis work.
• Assist in year end closing and audits to include closing the books for Accounts Payable monthly and fiscal year end.
• Train staff in the use of the Chart of Accounts and fiscal and calendar year-end procedures/processes for the various Accounts Payable systems.
• Maintain, coordinate, and update Vendor Master File in Oracle Cloud, including ensuring vendors are in compliance with IRS regulations.
• Assist with the monthly interim financial statements, Superintendent's Annual School Report, and Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Assist in the preparation and mailing of 1099's, 1098's, 1042's, and 1042-S'at the beginning of each calendar year.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the principles of underlying state and local laws and regulations pertaining to accounts payable. Must have a knowledge of the applicability of financial management systems and IRS regulations. Must be skilled in preparing presentations and experience in training others. Must have strong communication skills for relaying financial information to federal, state, and local agencies. Must have the ability to comprehend and apply microcomputer languages and software packages to complex tasks; plan and supervise the work of others; and establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in accounting from an accredited college or university. Must have experience with non profit and/or governmental financial accounting and the accounts payable field and experience supervising paraprofessional employees.

Preferred: Masters in Public Accounting (MPA) or Masters in Business Administration (MBA); Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Accredited Payables Manager (APM), or Accredited Payables Specialist (APS). A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY

Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.

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Reports To Director of Business Services

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Job Posting Link https://www.vbschools.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_78010/File/Employment/Apply%20Now/Resources/Job%20titles/Accountant-sr.pdf

Salary Range:
From/To

Unified Experience-Based Step Pay Scale: Grade 17

Salary Range: $52, 905 - $79, 022

Salary will be based on creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry Level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of the Employment Verification Forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Additional Job Information
All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.

A minimum of three references are required in the reference section of your application. One of the three must be a current or most recent former supervisor.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, 4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133, 2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.