Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANTStatus: Full-Time 40 hours per weekSalary: $65,000-$68,000 annuallyReports to: Director of Finance and AdministrationResidency Requirement: Individual must be a Town of Hamburg resident or move into the Town of Hamburg within ninety (90) days of appointment.Distinguishing Features of the Class:This is an advanced accounting position concerned with the accounting records and internal control of the overall accounting operation. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures, under the general supervision of a higher-ranking administrative employee. Supervision is exercised over a number of accounting and clerical employees. Does related work as required.Typical Work Activities:Supervises and reviews preparation of payroll and expense distribution;Prepares opening and closing entries;Instructs grant departments in setting up detail departmental accounts;Audits all claims for grants;Prepares monthly journal entries for recording the general fiscal transactions in the General Ledger and takes trial balance of same;Assists in preparation of Monthly Reports of fiscal operations such as balance sheet, income statements and supporting records;Supervises employees handling input documents to data and the control of data input;Provides liaison between department division and Data Processing;Supervises and reviews all claims filed;Supervises the preparation of accounts receivable aging;Supervises cash receipts application for receivables and revenues;Provides revenue and receivable liaison between finance, comptrollers and all other departments;Supervises the control of data input.Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing; good knowledge of theory and practices of governmental accounting; good knowledge of Federal, State and local legislation governing the accounting operations of the agency or department to which assigned; demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain accounting records and reports; ability to devise and install accounting systems; ability to analyze fiscal accounting records and to draw specific information therefrom; initiative; resourcefulness; good judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum Qualifications:Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration and three (3) years of experience in the field of accounting, one (1) year of which shall have been in a responsible supervising capacity.Additional Information:Probationary Period Notice Permanent appointments are subject to a probationary period. The probationary period provides an opportunity for the employee to demonstrate their ability to perform the duties of the position satisfactorily. During this time, performance and conduct will be evaluated to determine whether permanent status should be granted at the end of the probationary term.NY HELPS This position is being filled through the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. For the duration of this program, this title has been reclassified to the non-competitive class. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may be appointed on a non-competitive basis. In accordance with the program's guidelines, employees appointed under NY HELPS will be transitioned to permanent competitive status without further examination after successfully completing the satisfactory probationary service in the title.Interested candidates should complete the application and submit it through this application or to the address below with a resume and three references.