Senior Financial Accountant

Looking to use your accounting skills to make a real impact in the Fort Wayne community?

City of Fort Wayne – City Utilities Financial Services

Position: Senior Financial Accountant Pay: $29.2716 to $40.9801 per hour Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, may vary Location: Fort Wayne, IN

What You'll Do:

• Coordinates the accounts payable process overall and the filing and reporting for State Revolving Fund.
• Prepares and reviews the weekly accounts payable check runs as well as special check requests.
• Processes accounts payable wires and ACHs;
• Performs invoice maintenance for changes to posted accounts payable invoices and/or voids payments as necessary.
• Serves as point of contact for other Utility departments regarding AP processing and inquiries.
• Provides necessary training for all Utility wide AP clerks and works with the System Administrator to leverage all existing system features for AP process improvement.
• Maintains and updates the positive pay file with the banking institution.
• Provides the final review and approval of all Utility payment vouchers ensuring compliance with Utility purchasing policy, Utility approval authority, vendor discounts taken and coded with proper accounting;

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Any combination of education/experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field and four (4) years general accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, Crystal Reports, and database analysis.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay
• City pension plan
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community

Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants considered

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.