Accounting Specialist Senior

Salary

$48,796.80 - $53,684.80 Annually

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

5126 - (May 2024)

Department

Finance

Opening Date

05/24/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Are you seeking a career where you can play a pivotal role in financial operations at the local government level while becoming an integral part of a team? If so, consider applying to the City of Harrisonburg's Accounting Specialist Senior opportunity!

The Accounting Specialist Senior role is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $23.46 - $25.81 per hour (equivalent to $48,796 - $53,684 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. Applicants may be considered for another level within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.

As an Accounting Specialist Senior with the City, you'll be part of a team of 7 professionals within Finance & Procurement, including another Accounting Specialist Senior. Due to this, the duties listed below are essential functions that you will be expected to perform as either the primary or back-up:

• Update employee payroll records, verify payroll deductions, review departmental payroll edit reports, and process bi-weekly Citywide payroll;

• Reconcile, prepare payments, and submit contribution files for various employee insurances and other employee payroll deductions to benefits carriers, including deferred compensation, child support, and other garnishment deductions;

• Submit timely federal and state tax deposits;

• Prepare and process quarterly federal, state, and Virginia Employment Commission reports;

• Assist in the preparation of IRS Forms W-2 and 1095;

• Maintain payroll records and files;

• Interact with departmental payroll clerks regarding payroll and timekeeping questions and matters;

• Respond to questions from City employees regarding payroll questions and matters;

• Prepare and post journal entries, daily receipts, and budget adjustments to the accounting ledgers;

• Process weekly accounts payable vendor payments;

• Verify daily deposit transactions to the City’s bank account with deposits reported by the Treasurer’s Office;

• Submit wire and ACH payments to the City’s banking web portal and monitor ACH payments;

• Download outstanding check reports from the City’s banking web portal;

• Gather, assemble, tabulate, check, and file financial data;

• Perform related work as required.

  A detailed list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities is available in the Accounting Specialist Senior (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012080?keywords=5126&pagetype=classSpecifications) class specification .

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or related field and considerable (3-5 years) experience in general office, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliation, and/or other accounting work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.

• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012080?keywords=5126&pagetype=classSpecifications)

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Credit history review; and

• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 05/24/2024)

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Leave

• 15.5 paid holidays

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Account

• Virginia Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare

• Employee Assistance Program

Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.

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What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade

• Completed 8th Grade

• Attended High School

• High School Graduate

• GED

• Attend College

• College Graduate

• Attended Graduate School

• Master's Degree

• Graduate study beyond Master's

• Ph.D. or professional degree

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  How many years of experience do you have in general office, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliation, and/or other accounting work?

• I do not have any experience.

• I have some experience but less than 1 year of experience.

• I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience.

• I have at least 3 years but less than 5 years of experience.

• I have 5 or more years of experience.

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  How much experience do you have using Microsoft Excel at a basic proficiency level?

• I do not have any experience.

• I have some experience, but I still need to learn more about Excel basics.

• I am proficient in the basics of Excel.

• I have mastered the basics of Excel and feel comfortable using Excel at an intermediate and/or advanced level.

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Agency

City of Harrisonburg

Address

409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone

540.432.8920 540.432.7796

Website

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment