Senior Accountant

Williamsburg, VA – Senior Accountant Senior Accountant About the Position Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives on accuracy, analysis, and strong internal controls? Can you manage complex reconciliations, support financial reporting, and help ensure sound fiscal stewardship for a historic community? If so, apply to be the City of Williamsburg’s next Senior Accountant! We’re looking for an exceptional accounting professional who is: • Skilled in governmental accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation • Experienced in grant compliance and budget monitoring • Comfortable working independently while supporting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Budget Document Founded in 1632, Williamsburg is one of America’s most recognizable and historically significant communities, serving as Virginia’s Colonial Capital from 1699 until the American Revolution. Today the City balances its rich colonial heritage with a progressive vision for the future, welcoming more than six million visitors annually while offering residents an exceptional quality of life. Located along the Interstate 64 corridor midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach, Williamsburg offers the charm of a walkable, small-town community with convenient access to larger metropolitan amenities. The Finance Department serves as steward of the City’s financial resources, overseeing accounting, treasury management, revenue administration, accounts payable, grants management, financial reporting, debt management, capital asset accounting, and regulatory compliance. The senior Accountant reports to the Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will have experience in governmental accounting, financial reporting, and municipal finance operations. Required qualifications include: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university • Three (3) to five (5) years of finance/accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Extensive experience within an ERP database or similar accounting system • Valid Virginia Driver’s License Preferred: • Previous government finance experience and knowledge of municipal finance laws and regulations • Advanced knowledge of accounting/auditing theory, GAAP, and GASB statements • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs The salary range for this position is $80,000–$90,000, depending on qualifications. For more information on this position, contact: Billy Owens, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment [email protected] | 972-989-3686 18 Oct Sunday, October 18 Finance Senior Accountant Williamsburg, VA Apply Now Browse Open Recruitment Recruitment Brochure Featured Recruitments Explore open, featured, and upcoming local government opportunities. Maintenance Technician City of Parker Texas, United States, US Full-time County Administrator Wise County Sheriff’s Office Wise, VA, US Full-time Director of Traffic Management City of Lubbock, TX Lubbock, Texas, United States Full-time Township Administrator Township of Hanover, NJ North Township, IN, US Part-time City Counselor City of Columbia, MO Columbia, Missouri, United States Full-time