Sr. Accountant (Budget and Finance Specialist)

Description The Budget & Finance Specialist (Sr. Accountant) Performs complex and technical accounting work in support of the budget, financial accounting and purchasing functions, and performs difficult analytical professional and administrative work related to preparing, maintaining, monitoring and evaluating complex financial records. Works with complex accounting system operations including account structure, internal controls and financial reporting. Does related work as required. Work is performed independently under general supervision of the Controller. Examples of Duties Budget Advises and assists departments in the preparation of budget estimates and ancillary data Provides budgetary training and information to budget holders and grant administrators as needed Assists in the preparation of responses to information requests Compiles statistical information required to local, state, and federal authorities as required Developing budget recommendations based on data-driven analyses. Trains staff on use of budgeting module Manages and verifies the budgeting module Executes and monitors Position Control processes and procedures Assists in the preparation of the Annual Budget Manual, Proposed Budget Book, Approved Budget book and Executive Summary Monitors procurement and human capital actions for expenditure impact and strategic alignment Provides training and consultation to all levels of staff related to budget Monitors spending to ensure adherence to the budget including initiating and processing budget transfers and amendments Manages, tracks, reconciles and enters budget amendment resolutions and compliance Monitors funds and projects fund balances Assists in developing policies, procedures, and practices governing the development, formulation, and maintenance of the budget Prepares charts, graphs, tables, and documents to aid in the presentation of the budget Completes other projects and duties as assigned Finance Prepares charts, graphs, tables, and documents to aid in financial reporting, transparency and presentations Assists with compilation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Coordinates, performs, reviews and compiles internal auditing and assistance with annual audit process May conduct financial analysis and reports on efficiency and effectiveness of departmental financial programs as assigned Completes other projects and duties as assigned Purchasing Provides training and consultation to all levels of staff related to Purchasing module Maintains contracts in Contract module PCard review, administration and reconciliation Completes other projects and duties as assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Requires the use of fingers, hearing, speaking, and talking. Required Qualifications Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s degree, and three (3) years of work experience or equivalent experience and education combination. Preferred: Local government budget, accounting and/or purchasing experience Technology: Munis, Questica, OpenGov Procurement Licenses or Certifications: None Required. Preferred: VGFOA, VA Procurement, or equivalent certifications Supplemental Information Please Note: All County employees may be required to report to serve our customers during emergency conditions. While some will perform their regular duties, others may be assigned to report at a different time and location and to perform different duties from their regular jobs. Employees will either be deemed essential personnel and provide services that must continue regardless of or pursuant to a state of emergency or will be deemed nonessential personnel that will be required to report to work in an emergency if they receive an assignment to shelter duty or other duty.