Senior Accountant

Annual Salary:

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Job Description:

 Examples of Duties:

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, equities, revenues and expenditures, and prepares balance sheets, income statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected City financial position for other managers.
• Maintains funds and account groups and prepares them for internal and external audits.
• Assists auditors in audit process and provides additional information requested.
• Researches and resolves any discrepancies for all assigned funds/accounts.
• Compiles information for grant and other reimbursements related to assigned funds.
• Records revenue and expenditures related assigned funds.
• Uses computerized accounting systems to maintain funds and prepare general ledger and accounting reports.
• Participates in special projects when needed, and performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field and 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Other Necessary Requirements

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

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