Accountant Journey/Senior- Retirement Accounting Bureau (RAB)

This position is responsible for independently performing complex financial calculations, reconciliations across multiple data sources and systems, managing multiple appropriations, funds and subledgers, and financial analysis as well as completing journal entries and other accounting functions in accordance with GAAP. This position will perform and review member account adjustments following the client policies and state statute. This position is also actively involved in the analysis, development, and implementation of procedures to ensure the most efficient and effective implementation of work plans and/or procedures.

Qualifications:

Must come to the office at least one day a week.

Minimum qualified candidates will have experience with the following items:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or equivalent experience.
• At least two - five years of equivalent work-related experience (in transactional accounting).
• Ability to research, analyze and determine responses to complex questions and problems.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, reports, or other financial documents.
• Ability to reconcile accounts on a periodic basis to other accounting systems.
• Ability to develop financial policies and procedures.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and data gathering skills.
• Strong knowledge of the principles of internal control.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable to governments.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products and database applications.
• Knowledge of accounting or ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft.
• Effective organizational, time management and detail-oriented skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment
• Nice to have: Treasury or Banking experience