Posting number: 23 -07651
Department: Finance
Division: GL Administration & Reporting
Job classification: Senior Accountant
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Accounting and Finance
The City of Boise is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Department of Finance in a hybrid-eligible role with broad Citywide impact.
This role is ideal for an accomplished accounting professional ready to lead complex Federal and State grant accounting, financial reporting, compliance, audits, reconciliations, cost allocation, and process improvements. The Senior Accountant will help departments navigate Federal and State grant requirements, monitor grant activity, prepare accurate financial reports, support the Single Audit, and strengthen internal controls. This position will also contribute to GASB implementation and ERP system improvements while serving as a trusted resource to departments and leadership and promoting the transparent, compliant, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.
Applicants must be able to pass:
Why the City of Boise?
The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:
Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.
Performs a variety of professional-level accounting duties involved in the coordination and supervision of City-wide accounting activities, including managing the general ledger, capital assets, activity costing, and grants management modules in the ERP system. Provide expertise for system upgrades, testing, integration, and efficient financial transactions.
Leads the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards; manage complex reconciliations of general ledger and subsidiary accounts, investment portfolios, and intergovernmental revenues to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
Coordinates with external auditors for year-end audits, preparing detailed audit schedules and supporting documentation; advise senior leadership on fiscal policy, regulatory compliance, and procedural improvements.
Leads the research, implementation, and communication of new GASB standards to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and best practices.
Leads cost allocation planning (CAP) across departments, manage the CAP ERP module, update allocation drivers, and present updates to department leaders.
Monitors grant compliance and prepare detailed financial reports for state and federal funding agencies; coordinate with departments to track and reconcile grant revenues and expenditures.
Provides technical accounting assistance to departments, review and approve journal entries, conduct training workshops on financial procedures and compliance, and resolve complex accounting issues.
Supervises or mentor accounting staff, ensuring quality assurance in daily operations, and lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives, including ERP implementations.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or closely related field
CPA certification
Six or more years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in government finance
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is rarely moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
The work environment will include inside conditions.
At the City of Boise, we are dedicated to creating a city for everyone. With a team of over 2,000 professionals, we're one of the largest employers in the area, united by a shared mission to serve our community, protect the environment, and support a thriving economy.
We are passionate about our work and believe in dreaming big and working hard to make a difference. Our values are clear and guide us in all we do: One City, One Team – for the Greatest Good, Community Experience with “WOW,” and There’s Nothing We Can’t Do Better.
From maintaining parks and protecting the public to designing water renewal systems, every day our team contributes to enhancing what is loved most about Boise — creating a city for everyone and ensuring its beauty, safety, and vibrancy for generations to come.
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