Principal Accountant

Description

This position performs technical accounting duties in support of the city's financial operations.

· Assists in the preparation of annual financial statements, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and the financial audit.

· Manages and reconciles city bank accounts; reconciles cash receipts, credit card activity, investments, and interfund receivables and payables.

· Posts journal entries.

· Audits petty cash.

· Reconciles and maintains fixed asset records for all city assets.

· Prepares year-end work papers for a variety of accounts.

· Processes purchase orders.

· Maintains grant-related accounting information.

· Reconciles confiscated asset funds and property evidence funds.

· Performs related duties.

Requirements

· Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

· Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.

· Knowledge of auditing principles.

· Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

· Skill in problem solving.

· Skill in prioritizing and planning.

· Skill in interpersonal relations.

· Skill in oral and written communication.

· Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

· Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.

· Ability to be bonded.