Local Government Services Senior 1

Overview

The Local Government Services (LGS) Senior I is a skilled professional with substantial knowledge of governmental internal controls, operations, and best practices. This role demands strong organizational abilities, sound professional judgment, and effective communication skills. The LGS Senior I contributes to the completion of engagements and supports advisory projects, while providing guidance to staff on a limited basis.

Responsibilities

Job Knowledge and Skills:

 Possesses knowledge of local government operations, laws, internal controls, and LLA best practices. Possesses knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards (i.e., GASB, AICPA), as well as non-profit accounting standards (i.e., FASB), with the ability to summarize and report this understanding to others. Demonstrates strong research, analytical, and organizational abilities. Adapts to changing work schedules and assignments. Effectively assesses project risk and objectives to determine evidence, evaluation, and analysis needs to reach logical conclusions and complete project work plans. Possesses an understanding of project protocols, forms, and tools and can communicate this understanding with others as needed. Proficiently uses computer hardware and software to support project needs. Leads multiple tasks, assignments, and projects effectively at once, making appropriate decisions, and working independently to initiate and implement new ideas with less supervision than a Staff-level team member.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Although primarily assigned to Advisory projects, the LGS Senior I may also be assigned to other projects or duties. Examples of possible duties include: Advisory Responsibilities:

 Assists local governments in resolving compliance or operational challenges. Documents internal control issues, identifies potential deficiencies, and provides recommendations for improvement/solutions. Prepares clear and concise reports and recommendations for supervisors. Supports legislative requests and fiscal note preparation. Evaluates water rate and sewer studies. Prepares Federal Equitable Sharing Program documentation. Prepares and/or gives presentations, both internally and externally.

Additional Responsibilities:

 Reviews CPA reports or extension requests, as assigned. Responds to inquiries from local government officials or CPAs. Assists with Local Government Audit Guide maintenance. Assist with preparing, monitoring, overseeing, creating guidance, and/or answering questions related to LLA and legislative initiatives [i.e., statewide agreed-upon procedures, of Act 87 of 2020 (Justice System Funding schedules), and Act 669 of 2022 (uniform reporting for sales tax collectors), etc.]. Any other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

Possess professional certification CPA (preferred) or CIA.

Have at least one year of professional-level experience as a Staff II or in a related field.