Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising staff; examining, interpreting, and verifying a wide variety of financial documents and reports; utilizing various sections of the accounting system in preparing monthly financial reports and statements; maintaining and reconciling accounts, closing accounts, and preparing associated reports and statements; conducting detailed accounting studies and preparing reports containing the results; verifying daily entries flowed through the general ledger, researching inconsistencies found, and processing journal vouchers to make necessary corrections and adjustments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Coordinates daily operations including but not limited to processing cash receipts, accounts payable/receivable, utility billing, bank reconciliation, financial reports, bank deposits, and posting of funds. + Directs and prepares monthly financial statements. + Supervises directs and reviews the work of the accounting staff (including but not limited to check runs, accounts receivable transactions, fixed asset activity, payroll, and accounts payable transactions). + Performs various accounting tasks such as making and adjusting journal entries, opening, and closing out accounts, and closing the ledger at end of the fiscal year. + Supervises staff + Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities. + Responsible for special projects involving statistical reports and management presentations. + Prepares a variety of accounting, fiscal and related reports, compiles and processes spreadsheets and reports. + Maintains an organized set of detailed records and files to document financial transactions. + Resolves complex accounting issues or assists other authorized personnel in resolving financial issues. + Reviews general ledger every month to ensure accuracy of posting. + Makes and implements recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures. + Reconciles accounts and subsidiary ledgers + Assist in the preparation of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and budget presentation documents. + Serves as the budget analyst by developing the annual budget calendar; coordinating the submittal of department budget requests; assisting in the development of expenditure and revenue estimates. + Revises the budget records, as instructed, to meet any fiscal year adjustments. + Processes customer checks returned by the bank; charges and annotates accounts. + Assists in preparing for the year-end financial audit and other financial duties as needed. Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. + Local Government experience required. + A minimum of three years of experience in government finance is required. + Previous supervisory experience preferred. + Excellent customer service skills and problem-solving are necessary. + Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); standard governmental fund accounting principles, practices, and procedures, SAS 99 accounting principles, and IRS guidelines. + Knowledge of standard budgeting principles and practices in government finance. + Knowledge of special revenue source funds such as SPLOST, grants, etc., and the associated accounting and reporting requirements. + Knowledge of banking practices and procedures. + Knowledge of business methods, purchasing practices, and laws relating to public purchasing. + Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, equipment, and standard clerical procedures including electronic filing and records management + Knowledge of personal computers, financial software, and general use software. Skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. + Knowledge of applicable federal laws, state laws, and city ordinances regarding purchasing. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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