Accountant Sr. (Payroll Costing)

CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 14, 2024
  • Salary: $43,920.23 - $58,542.45 USD
  • Salary Top:58542
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    Job Expires: Posted Until Filled

    Salary Range: $43,920.23 - $58,542.45

    General Description and Classification Standards

    Reporting to the General Accounting Senior Accounting Manager for Payroll Costing, performs professional accounting and auditing work independently and at the full performance level; completes general and technical activities related to the processing of bi-weekly payroll costing; performs professional accounting work to ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards; participates in the development and implementation of various financial policies and procedures related to payroll costing processes; prepares payroll reports, runs payroll process and interfaces; prepares general account reconciliations, and analyzes financial statements and reports. This position is an intricate part of the monthly general ledger close process including but not limited to processing and reviewing account reconciliations from other City departments, preparing, reviewing, and approving complex journal entries as well as monthly trial balance analyses of account variances.

    Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
    • Minimum two years of experience in governmental accounting
    • Minimum two years of experience with Oracle ERP system
    • Minimum three years of experience with Payroll processing
    • Working knowledge of Oracle payroll
    • Experience with Oracle Time & Labor a plus
    • Advanced skill level with MS Excel required.

    Computer Skills:
    • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with advance Microsoft Excel skills.
    • Knowledge of payroll procedures and processing required.
    • Working knowledge of large ERP systems a plus.
    • Oracle payroll processing and payroll costing preferred.

    Licensures and Certifications

    None required

    Essential Capabilities and Work Environment: Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Atlanta
    • City of Atlanta

    At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

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