Accountant, Senior

Salary: $2,811.03 - $4,104.03 Biweekly
Location : Lake Havasu City, AZ
Job Type: Classified (Full-Time with benefits)
Job Number: OC24-47
Department: ASD Finance
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: 4/5/2024 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt
General Definition of Work
GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN OUR FINANCE DIVISION!!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs difficult professional work coordinating, monitoring and participating in the administration of accounts receivable and payable, ledger management, and fiscal operations, assisting in strategic financial projects, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Finance Division Manager. Provides general guidance to personnel within assigned the division(s).
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in governmental accounting and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) accounting and/or Modified Accrual Accounting related to government. Knowledge of all areas of finance, including general ledger, financial reporting, internal controls, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, debt and lease accounting, grants, payroll, capital property accounting, budgeting, cash management and revenue and receipts.
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the more complex nature of accounting assignments, and the involvement in the audit and preparation of the ACFR. Considerable initiative and independent judgment are expected to resolve day-to-day problems, even when clear guidelines are not available. Must have the ability to lead projects. Senior Accountants may be asked for input to policy development/revision activities and are expected to explain/interpret policy to others.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, business, or related fields and considerable experience in accounting, financial cost analysis, financial forecasting, auditing, related fiscal activity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based on assignment.
Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.
Valid Arizona Driver's License of the appropriate class.
Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.
The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to a successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.
Lake Havasu City offers a comprehensive benefits package to Classified and Executive Level Staff which includes:

• 11 paid holidays annually
• Paid time off (PTO) leave, increases with longevity
• Medical/Rx coverage
• Dental/Vision coverage
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance
• Retirement (ASRS/PSPRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Educational Assistance
• Service Awards
• Wellness Program

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The following supplemental questions will be part of the application screening and selection process and will determine your eligibility for further consideration. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, or answering a question with "See resume/application" will result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02
Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• Trade School/Technical College
• None of the above

03
If you have a college degree, please list the field. If you do not have a degree, put "N/A" in the box below.
04
Which best describes your full-time, paid experience as a professional accountant?

• No experience
• Minimal experience, less than one year.
• Moderate experience, one year to less than three years.
• Considerable experience, three years to less than six years.
• Extensive experience, six years or more

05
Which best describes the college-level credit hours you have taken in accounting subjects?

• No college-level credit hours in accounting.
• Less than 12 college-level credit hours in accounting.
• More than 12 but less than 24 college-level credit hours in accounting.
• 24 or more college-level credit hours in accounting.

06
Do you have experience in governmental fund accounting?

• Yes
• No

07
Explain how you meet the ideal candidate statement listed on the job bulletin. Include why you feel you would be a good fit for the position.
08
Do you have experience with the preparation of a Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)?

• Yes
• No

09
Which best describes your experience working in a lead capacity or as a supervisor?

• No experience.
• Minimal experience, less than one year.
• Moderate experience, one year to less than three years.
• Considerable experience, three years to less than six years.
• Extensive experience, six years or more

10
Select the special accounting/financial certifications that you possess, if any:

• CPA
• CPFO
• CGFM
• Other
• None

11
If you selected "OTHER" for the question above, please list the license/certification that you currently possess in the box below.
12
Please select all of the areas listed below in which you have had prior accounting experience:

• Journal Entry Preparation
• Accounts Receivable
• Reconciling subsidiary ledger activity to the general ledger.
• Bank reconciliations
• Cash management
• Debt management
• Grant financial activity
• Capital assets
• Assessing internal controls
• Audit coordination and preparation
• Analyzing revenues and expenditures
• Financial statement preparation
• Monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes
• Maintenance of automated finance and accounting systems

13
Please select the following computer software programs you are proficient in:

• Microsoft Excel
• Report Writing Software
• Microsoft Word
• Oracle
• PeopleSoft
• None

14
I understand that all communication regarding this position will be sent via email or text messaging and that it is my responsibility to monitor my email and text messages. Human Resources will not be responsible for unread emails or text messages.

• I have read and acknowledge that all communication regarding this position will be sent to me via email or text messaging

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