Job Description - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (00307480) - Stonington, Connecticut

TOWN OF STONINGTON JOB DESCRIPTION

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

NATURE OF WORK:

Performs responsible administrative and supervisory work in the receiving, recording and reconciling of town revenues, maintains accounting controls of town expenditures, investments, receivables, and payroll.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Finance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

The Senior Accountant provides supervision, general guidance and direction to clerical staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Under the general direction of the Director of Finance, is responsible for the functional areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

Supervises the receiving, recording and reconciling of all town revenues. Manages cash flow of town. Confers with Director of Finance and investment advisors on placement of funds.

Supervises the deposit and reconciliation of funds in bank accounts or other investment instruments. Oversees authorized disbursements of town funds.

Coordinates processing information with all departments, including the Board of Education, to assure timely receipt and disbursement of funds. Analyzes accounts receivable data applications for system upgrading.

Performs internal audits of Town Departments, as well as provides information and assistance to the town's outside auditors.

Responsible for the maintenance of the general subsidiary ledger system. Prepares journal entries, and posts journal entries into the town's financial software.

Develops and maintains accounting systems and records for special projects, grants, and related fiscal events. Oversees the reconciliation of employee withholding and Social Security payments and preparation of reports for State and Federal Government. Prepares interfund transfers, trial balances and reconciles ledgers.

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Prepares budget and financial analysis. Supervises accounting and clerical staff.

Performs financial reporting work as required by Director.

Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.

Establishes and maintains appropriate working relationships with State and Federal officials, Town officials, public offices, the general public, consultants, property owners and their representatives, attorneys, real estate developers, construction personnel, other departments and agencies and co-workers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

The duties listed above 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.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

Education, Experience and Training:

The education, experience and training required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, with a minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting. A thorough knowledge of accounting principals and methods is required, with municipal experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

Considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and financial management information systems. Considerable knowledge of budgetary, accounting, and reporting systems.

Knowledge of governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices. Knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications. Knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions.

Knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning.

Knowledge of effective supervisory practices. Possess management skills required to supervise, delegate, and share responsibilities; ability to adjust and exercise such skills

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in an environment where priorities constantly change.

Ability to perform statistical, financial analyses of varying complexity. Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports. Ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems and procedures. Ability to accurately account for Town funds.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. An ability to write concisely, to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in logical order is required. Information provided orally must be accurately recorded.

Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, colors, codes and/or symbols. Accurate records must be maintained and general reports must be prepared with the ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

Ability to make decisions and act quickly. Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform work independently. Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities in a sometimes stressful environment.

Ability to engage in activities necessitated by the position outside normal business hours; i.e., evening meetings, emergencies, etc. (This is highly responsible, professional and administrative work and, as such, is expressly exempted by the Fair Labor Standards Act and related state laws from the requirement of paid overtime.)

Ability to work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times. Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and/or emergency situations and an ability to adapt to varying work situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to speak, hear, sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee must have the ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and

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various pieces of office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office. The employee must be free from mental and/or physical disorders which would interfere with the performance of duties as described. The employee must be able to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress as well as the ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations. Employee may occasionally have to function in situations where subjected to aggressive verbal behavior. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None stated. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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