Job Description

P o s i t i o n :                Senior Staff Accountant
De p a rt m e n t :         F in a n c e
R e p o r t s T o :           Director of Finance
Grade:                   11

J o b S u mm a ry:
T h e Senior Staff Accountant works under t h e Director of Finance and the Assistant Director of Finance and provides accounting and administrative support for the agency’s financial activity. S t ro n g l ea d e rs h ip skills, a bili t y t o w ork an d i n t e r ac t w i t h d e p a r t men t s t h ro u g h o u t t h e org an i z a t io n , e x ce p t io na l w ri t t e n an d v e rb a l c o mmun i ca t ion skil l s.  Meeting multiple demands on a timely basis is critical.

E s se nti a l J o b F u n c t i o n s :
(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

• General Ledger account reconciliation.
• Tracking project expenditures to ensure fiscal compliance of grant contracts.
• Prepares reimbursement requests to external funding partners on a regular basis to ensure accurate, timely drawdown of funds.
• Ensures general ledger data for grants and related assets are accurate and reconciled monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Responsible for the maintenance of official grant files, records and supporting documentation related to federal, state, and local projects.
• Prepares financial reports to external grand funding agencies on a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Responsible for reconciliations and financial assessment of grants projects, in coordination with other departments.
• Assists with t h e pr e p a r a t ion of f i nanc i a l r e por t s s uc h a s m o n t h ly b a l anc e s hee t , i nc o me s t a t emen t , b ud g e t v a ri ance s, and position of grant funding to be presented to Commission, MFAC, and other external parties.
• Provides accounting support for monthly closings, periodic reviews, and annual internal or external audits.
• Assists with compilation of routine and ad hoc reports as needed .
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

R eq uir e d K n o w le d g e , Ab il i t i e s a n d S k il l s e sse n t i a l t o J o b Fun c t i o n s :

• Required undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration or finance with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. 
• R e q u ir e d k n o w l e dge of Gene r a lly A cce p t e d A cc o un t i n g P ri nc ipl e s, e sp ec i a lly a s it r e l a t e s t o en t e rprise fun d acc o un t i n g, g ene r al l e dg e r, f i nanc i a l r e por t i n g , a n d m o n t h ly c lose pro ce d u r e s.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to independently prepare routine reports, presentations and correspondence with minimal supervision
• Experience with grants and/or governmental accounting.

R eq uir e d S o f t w a re K n o w l ed g e a n d S k i l ls e sse n t i a l t o J o b Fun c t i o n s :
P rofi c i enc y in u si n g c o m p u t e r sy s t em s an d t h e l i s t e d so f t wa re a ppli ca t io n s a sso c i a t e d w i t h p e r f o r manc e a ssig ne d w o r k is e ss en t i a l.  B a sic probl e m -solving sk i lls a sso c i a t e d w i t h so f t wa re a ppli ca t i o n s u s e d is e x p ec t e d.    A dv ance d L e v e l pro f i c i enc y in Mi c rosoft E x ce l. S o f t wa re u s a ge r e l e v an t t o j ob d u t i e s w ill be e v a l ua t e d.

S o f t wa re a ppli ca t io n s :
MS office suite programs and Microsoft D365 accounting modules

Safety Responsibility:
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies. Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.

Q u a lifi c a t i o n s :

T r a inin g a n d / o r E d u c a t i on :
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related field, MBA preferred; previous experience in grant administration a plus; demonstration of adequate analytical skills required; must demonstrate effective oral and written communication.

R eq uir e d E x pe ri e n c e:
Five y ea rs ’ e x p er ien ce in a ll a sp ec t s of acc o un t i n g .

Licenses or Certificates:
Possess a valid Driver's License. Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).

Special Requirements:
This position is classified as non-essential personnel.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

P h y s i c a l D e m a n d s:
T h e p h ysi ca l d eman ds d e s c rib e d he re a re r e pr e s en t a t ive of t h ose t ha t m u st be me t by a n em pl o y e e t o s ucce ss fu lly p e r f orm t h e e ss en t i a l func t io n s of t h is job.  R ea so na ble acc o mm od a t io n s ma y be m a de t o enable individuals with dis a bili t i e s   t o  p e r f orm   t h e   e ss en t i a l   func t io n s.    Work  r e q u ir e s   h ig h - sp ee d op e r a t ion of k e ybo a r d d e vi ce s.

Unu s u a l De m a n d s :
T h e  w ork   en viro nmen t  cha r ac t e ris t i c s  d e s c rib e d   he re  a re  r e pr e s en t a t ive  of t h ose  a n  e m ploy e e enc o un t e rs wh ile p e r f o r m i n g t h e e ss en t i a l f u nc t io n s of t h is job.  R ea so na ble acc o mm od a t io n s ma y be ma de t o ena ble i n d i vid u a ls w i t h dis a bili t i e s t o p e r f orm t h e e ss en t i a l func t io n s.  Work i n v olv e s mee t i n g mu l t iple d eman ds on a t i me ly b a sis.

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status.  Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

 

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