International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 1 month ago
Senior Government Accountant
Unalaska, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expThe International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is seeking a Senior Government Accountant for the City of Unalaska. This role is responsible for managing accounting responsibilities related to city projects, financial reporting, and grant management.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manages accounting responsibilities of projects for the City through developing, analyzing, and interpreting internal distribution of financial information for projects; sets up projects and budgets as created through the Capital and Major Maintenance Projects process
Manages fixed assets, organizes the preparation, review process, and analysis of periodic capital project financial reports
Maintains depreciation schedules and prepares annual reports
Maintains grants files, grants drawdowns and prepares grant financial reports
Reviews and processes invoices and issues checks and ACH payments
Reviews and approves A/P and payroll batches
Balances GL accounts
Reviews expenditure accounts versus budget allotments
Allocates health insurance charges to departments; reconciles cash accounts to the general ledger balances and ensures proper balances with benefit providers
Prepares year-end audit schedules and audit journal entries
Prepares financial statements
Maintains and maximizes daily cash balances to plan for general and payroll expenditures
Creates the Capital Budget Projection
Reviews journal entries related to work orders, capital projects, and internal allocations
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in accounting, public or business administration or a related field
Two (2) years' experience to include governmental accounting experience
Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles (including GASB rules and GAAP standards) and methods in their application to a government accounting system
Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing methods, procedures, and financial practices
Knowledge of municipal programs, funding sources, and specific regulations governing expenditures and revenues
Knowledge of municipal and departmental operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to programs and operations
Demonstrated success analyzing organizational issues and implementing appropriate solutions; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust style to communicate to diverse audiences
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, while maintaining empathy and a people first solutions mindset
Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees; demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management and is viewed as a positive leader
Ability to conduct necessary research and prepare comprehensive reports
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet multiple deadlines
Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software
Successfully pass a background check, which includes criminal, professional, and reference checks, and pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be eligible to work in the US; requirements by Federal Law if hired must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9)
Preferred
Experience with Tyler Technologies' MUNIS
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee & dependents)
100% employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance (employee & dependents)
100% employer-paid medevac insurance (employee)
Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance
Annual travel allowance of $2,500 after the first year of employment
Personal Leave accrual starting at 16 hours a month
9 holidays and 4 floating holidays per year
Longevity bonus starting on 3rd year anniversary
Eligible for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement
Eligible for 457 Plan with MissionSquare
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Employees can utilize the Health FSA and the Dependent Care FSA up to IRS max
Optional Term Life available
AFLAC plans available
Free membership for Parks, Culture, and Recreation (employee only)
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
Founded in 1908Washington, District of Columbia, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase