Accountant II

Job Description - Accountant II (2600005I) Job Description Description Position Grade: 212G Department: Multiple Departments Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent) Examination Number: EX1600 Location: St. Louis, MO Incumbents in this position are responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on the fiscal and financial control activities for a City division or department and the activities of professional Accountants and support staff. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Maintains financial and accounting systems for a specific program, agency or department; inputs data into computer system. Summarizes, analyzes and records all financial transactions; reconciles accounts. Processes financial information such as payroll, pensions, and contracts. Assists with preparation of budget including summarizing the operating budget by line-item detail and allocating budget to various departments. Calculates financial data such as depreciation estimates, fixed assets, interest charges and related. Reconciles accounts each month; reviews reports for balances and accuracy; makes corrections. Responds to audit findings and resolves problems related to a particular fiscal function. Communicates with other departments or agencies to request and distribute financial data. Coordinates special projects, as needed. May explain work processes and train others, such as new employees, in the same or similar job title. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Data Utilization: ability to perform mid-level data analysis, audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise. Human Interaction: ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards. Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: ability to operate, maneuver and adjust equipment, machinery and tools such as a computer, calculator, etc. Verbal Aptitude: ability to utilize reference, descriptive and advisory data and information such as financial statements, technical operating manuals, balance reports, contracts, inventories, policies, and non-routine correspondence. Mathematical Aptitude: ability to perform basic operations and interpret descriptive statistics. Functional Reasoning: ability to apply principles of influencing systems such as planning, coordinating and controlling; exercise independent judgment for problem resolution. Situational Reasoning: ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in evaluating information against subjective criteria. Environmental Factors: work in office environment, generally safe and comfortable, limited risk of injury. Physical Requirements: ability to exert light effort; lift, carry, push, pull up to 10 pounds; extended keyboard work. Sensory Requirements: ability to recognize differences in colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business degree with a minimum of 30 credit hours in Accounting; plus two years of professional accounting experience. Preference: Certification as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). #J-18808-Ljbffr