Accountant

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs a full range of professional accounting, technical review and financial reporting duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers and accounts; examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; corrects financial records as necessary.
• Creates and maintains accounting systems as required in order to comply with various governmental agency guidelines, policies and procedures; prepares reports required by Federal agencies and auditors.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of accounting systems including general ledger, utility, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets and other accounting systems.
• Prepares and reviews computer input data for monthly financial reports; assists in the preparation of the annual financial statements.
• Reviews month-end expenditure and revenue account reports to verify there are no discrepancies prior to closing
• Reviews monthly customer and billing reports to verify there are no discrepancies prior to closing
• Prepares and enters journal entries for allocations, purchases, adjustments, re-classifications account closures, system adjustments, and/or other related information
• Prepares a variety of routine reports and spreadsheets related to financial activities
• Performs collection activities and actively manages accounts receivable balances
• Prepares and maintains a variety of schedules
• Sets up, maintains and reconciles a variety of program ledgers and accounts
• Responds to requests for information; provides assistance and technical information to City staff and others within scope of authority.
• Performs financial report distribution after thorough review by supervisor.
• Oversees accounts payable and/or billing and collections activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting, and three years' experience in budgeting and finance, governmental experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements: None.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles related to public sector financial management. Advanced accounting entries and how to reconcile general ledger accounts.

• Computerized financial and billing systems, Microsoft Office products to include advanced knowledge of excel spreadsheet software applications.
• Reading, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Correcting and updating financial records and database systems.
• Recording, analyzing, verifying, reconciling, and reporting accounting and utility transactions; maintaining records
• Solving problems, critical thinking and researching discrepancies
• Analyzing financial/account information and draw valid conclusions
• Communicating both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization using clearly organized thoughts, proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
• Handling multiple projects simultaneously and using good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Providing superior customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Meeting deadlines of fast turnaround projects

Standard office environment.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

The City does not hire at the top of the range. Candidate may start above the beginning of the range depending on qualifications.