Senior Accountant

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Performs highly responsible supervisory and professional accounting tasks in auditing and accounting; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting and auditing
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, with strong emphasis on financial analysis and financial reporting
• Ability to devise, apply and monitor effective and efficient accounting procedures
• Skill in the use of personal computer software, including ability to create and utilize moderate to complex Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to analyze data using a computer and to produce customized reports
• Ability to understand complex instructions, policies and data, including federal regulations
• Considerable knowledge of data processing applications and procedures as they apply to the County's centralized accounting function and systems
• Ability to plan, organize, and create periodic reports for governmental agencies and management
• Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively plan and supervise the work of others
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the public
• Good professional judgment
• Integrity
• Initiative

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration and five (5) years of related successful professional accounting experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.

Minimum Salary 72875

Maximum Salary 134057

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home