Salary: $51,720.00 – $82,995.00 Annually
Location : Hanover, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202300213
Department: Finance and Management Services – Accounting
Opening Date: 09/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Department of Finance and Management Services is seeking a detail oriented and technically sound individual to join our financial reporting team! The incumbent performs difficult tasks related to managing countywide accounting and financial reporting functions. This integral team member will provide support to other departments and work daily to protect the County’s financial integrity and triple AAA bond rating. Hanover’s recently renovated office space provides a quiet place to be able to concentrate on detailed work and after successful onboarding remote work options are available for this position. If you are someone who wants career growth opportunity and are a dedicated and skilled professional who successfully moves from one task to another, we encourage you to apply as a Financial Reporting Analyst in Hanover County!
The incumbent performs difficult tasks related to managing countywide accounting and financial reporting functions. Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in providing support for year-end audits by maintaining a complex system of accounts and records, reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers and various schedules to the general ledger, preparation of reimbursement requests and debt requisitions and working to implement the latest standards implemented by the Government Accounting Standards Board to protect the County’s financial integrity and triple AAA bond rating.
The Financial Reporting Analyst position is part of Hanover County’s Career Development Program (CD). The Financial Reporting Analyst Ladder has four (4) levels, ranging from Financial Reporting Analyst I to Financial Reporting Analyst – Senior. Incumbents normally report to the Finance Division Director or designee which is a subset located within the Department of Finance and Management Services. This is job title is restricted to use within the Department of Finance and Management Services.
Examples Of Essential Duties:
Drafts financial documents, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and/or State reports.
Reconcile auditor of public account schedule of reimbursements to the general ledger
Monitors and directs day-to-day activities for bank accounts, accounts receivable, payroll and accounts payable.
Prepares and analyzes accounting financial reports.
Oversees the entry and/or reconciliation of numerical and/or financial data and the recording of funds to the General Ledger.
Reviews financial and system reports for accuracy.
Research and resolves financial discrepancies.
Participates in audits as needed.
Assists with inquiries relating to receipts and disbursements.
Provides support for encumbrance accounting and purchase order reconciliation.
Monitor and recommend updates to general ledger costing within the timekeeping/payroll system including reconciliations of system interfaces and payroll liability accounts.
Aids in capital fund accounting to include project updates and reporting, as well as bond draw down review and submissions.
Aids in maintenance of capital asset inventory
Performs monitoring, analysis, and reconciliation of non-major funds.
Performs related work as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the principles, methos and practices of accounting and auditing; knowledge of GAAFR (Government Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting) standards, and good knowledge of the principles, underlying laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operations are required. Knowledge of accounting procedures and automated systems, required. Must be computer literate. Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer programs, preferred. Excellent mathematical skills, ability to analyze numerical data and maintain general ledger, required. Effective written and oral communication skills, required. Must know how to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Must be able to establish and maintain successful working relationships with staff, government officials and the general public.
Education, Experience and Training: Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Accounting) with related experience preferred – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education and experience.
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below:This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.
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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field?
- Yes
- No
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How many years of experience do you have in local government accounting?
- 0-3
- 4-7
- 8-10
- 11+
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How many year of total accounting experience do you have?
- 0-3
- 4-7
- 8-10
- 11+
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Describe your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
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Describe your experience with financial reporting and annual audits.
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Describe your experience with general ledger and subsidiary ledger reconciliations.
07
Describe your experience with the management and reporting of capital assets.
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Please list your professional certifications, memberships and training relating to this position.
Required Question