Description
Department: Finance
Reports to: Finance Director
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 65
The application period for this position closes at 8:00 AM MT on Monday August 3rd, 2026.
SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the Senior Accountant performs complex professional and technical accounting work to maintain accurate financial records and support the Town’s accounting operations. This position is responsible for payroll administration, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, grant accounting, and year-end audit support. The Senior Accountant assists with budget development, maintains accurate financial records, and ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, Town policies, grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position also provides technical accounting guidance and financial support to Town departments, management, auditors, and other stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll
Lead payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payroll administration
Review timesheets, salary changes, deductions, and payroll records for accuracy and compliance
Serve as the primary liaison with the payroll provider to resolve issues and answer employee payroll questions
Maintain compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and Town policies
Accounting
Prepare, reconcile, and analyze general ledger activity, bank accounts, and other assigned financial accounts
Maintain accounting records for governmental, enterprise, capital, grant, debt service, and other funds
Prepare journal entries, accruals, capital asset transactions, debt service schedules, property tax entries, and other complex accounting transactions
Review financial transactions, encumbrances, payments, and capital project activity for compliance with budgets, contracts, policies, and internal controls
Process cash receipts, deposits, and reconciliations while maintaining accurate cashiering records
Administer or assist with grant accounting, reporting, and compliance
Provide accounting guidance, financial information, and technical support to departments, management, auditors, agencies, vendors, and the public
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Support preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, reconciliations, analyses, and other required financial reports
Assist with budget development, year-end close, and preparation of supporting schedules and documentation
Review financial activity, research discrepancies, prepare correcting entries, and recommend process improvements
Support annual financial audits, single audits, cash audits, inventory audits, and other external reviews
Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor requests, and assist with implementation of audit recommendations
Maintain current knowledge of GAAP, GASB, grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Administrative
Train employees, provide technical guidance, and review the work of accounting staff as assigned
Research, recommend, and assist with updates to accounting, payroll, billing, and financial systems and procedures
Other tasks and special projects as assigned
Safety
Work safely to prevent accidents
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications):
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required; 3 (three) to five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience required, preferably in municipal, governmental, public-sector, or public accounting; or any equivalent training, education, or experience required. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Public Finance Officer preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of: principles and practices of governmental accounting; GAAP; GASB; auditing; internal controls; fund, grant, payroll, debt, and capital asset accounting; budgeting and financial reporting; applicable federal, state, and local regulations; computerized financial applications.
Skill in: preparing, reviewing, and analyzing complex financial reports, account reconciliations, audit schedules, journal entries, and financial transactions; researching discrepancies; interpreting and applying laws, standards, policies, and procedures; managing deadlines; using spreadsheets and financial software; communicating technical financial information; exercising independent judgment; maintaining accurate records; and working cooperatively with employees, auditors, agencies, vendors, and the public.
Environmental Factors:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and in and around the Town’s buildings and facilities.
Physical Factors:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for extended periods of time; may occasionally be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
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