Senior Accountant

Company Description

Incorporated in 1957, the Town of Clarkdale operates under the council-manager form of government. The Town Council consists of the Mayor and four Council Members, all elected at large to serve staggered four-year terms. A Vice Mayor is chosen internally by a vote of the Council every two years. The Town Manager is appointed by the Town Council. The Town Council also appoints the Town Attorney and Town Magistrate.

The Town employs approximately 63 employees and its Fiscal Year 2025 budget is $43 million with a five-year capital improvement plan budget of $19.3 million. Clarkdale provides residents with an array of municipal services, including planning, permitting, zoning, economic development, special events, parks and recreation, public safety, utilities, and public works. The organization also provides financial, human resources, risk management, information technology, and emergency management functions for the Town.

Job Description

DESCRIPTION: This exciting opportunity offers a clear path for career growth, with the potential to advance to Finance Director within 24 to 36 months for the right candidate. Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Sr. Accountant performs various professional accounting functions operations. Often in the course of a workday, work will be performed unassisted and self-directed. The department activities and operations encompass a wide range of internal and external support services. This position understands public trust and models the highest standards of personal and professional integrity expected of those working in public service. This position is expected to provide and promote customer service consistent with the Town’s Customer Service standards.  Employees in this class typically work a forty (40) hour workweek, however schedules may change depending on the needs of the organization. 

CLASSIFICATION:  Positions in this class exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment and are expected to resolve problems of a professional and technical nature.  This is a FLSA exempt, full time “at will” position with benefit package. The salary range for this position is $52,441 - $83,907 DOE. Highly qualified candidates may start above the minimum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Essential functions and duties may be modified at any time at management’s discretion. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs payroll processing; enters employee direct deposit information; prepares payroll deduction checks and related documentation; prepares quarterly payroll reports; submits ICMA and PSRS retirement information.
• Reconciles general fund bank statements and LGIP statements; reconciles the Court’s bank statements to the general ledger; reconciles utility and accounts receivable modules with the general ledger; reconciles the general deposits payable account; reconciles grant funds; reconciles various general ledger accounts.
• Prepares journal entries to record LGIP statement monthly activity; prepares journal entries to reflect the Court’s monthly activity from bank statements; prepares journal entries to record the department’s use of water/sewer service provided by the Town; prepares journal entries as needed to make corrections to account numbers; enters journal entries for payroll electronic transmittals; enters journal entries for quarterly reports.
• For accounts receivable, prepares billings for septage recovery, GIITM officer, utility reimbursement and other billings as required.
• Prepares monthly budget reports for departments; runs budget reports when requested by departments; maintains spreadsheets on construction projects; monitors grant activity and maintains spreadsheets and documentation; prepares and reports TPT tax.
• Participates in preparing and gathering information for the annual audit; prepares and submits quarterly tax reports; prepares W-2 and 1099 statements; performs all accounting functions related to fixed assets; stores previous year’s paperwork.
• Processes payroll, including tracking of overtime, project-based payroll entries, personal time off, and compliance with state and federal regulations, uniform checks and payroll deductions including payments to pension agents.
• Participates in responding to budget questions from departments; participates in preparing documents for distribution; participates in reviewing payroll reports; assists in coverage as needed; performs research as requested.
• Works collaboratively with the Human Resources Department.
• Assists with risk management and insurance claims.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Town by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountabilit