Do you love accounting and want to make an impact in your community?
The City of Raymore is looking for a motivated Senior Accountant to join our progressive, award-winning Finance Department. Our team has earned the Distinguished Budget Award for 20 consecutive years and the Award of Financial Reporting for 14 years—a testament to the quality and dedication of our staff. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic department that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the City’s financial integrity and success.
- Maintaining accuracy of financial records by recording, verifying, consolidating, and reconciling transactions.
- Preparing and analyzing asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries.
- Managing the general ledger and producing monthly journal entries.
- Generating monthly financial reports for department leaders.
- Preparing and filing payroll and sales tax returns.
- Serving as a backup for payroll and utility billing.
- Assisting with external audits, year-end accruals, reconciliations, and fixed asset schedules.
- Preparing monthly bank and bond trustee reconciliations.
- Maintaining accounting records for special incentive districts (TIF/CID/Chapter 100).
- Supporting the Finance Director with the annual budget process.
- Managing daily accounting activities and providing expertise to leadership.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an experienced accounting professional who thrives on accuracy, attention to detail, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring:
- Strong knowledge of accounting, GAAP, and GASB principles.
- Advanced Excel and general ledger accounting skills.
- Strong analytical and research abilities.
- A high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- A proven ability to meet deadlines and solve problems with thoroughness and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
- Experience with financial reporting requirements.
- Previous government accounting or knowledge of fund accounting preferred.
Why Join Us?
At the City of Raymore, you won’t just be crunching numbers—you’ll be helping shape the financial future of a growing community. If you’re excited about excellence in public service and want to be part of a trusted, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you. Senior Accountant. First review of applicants will take place the week of September 22nd.