Accountant I

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under general supervision, this position performs complex and specialized financial bookkeeping in accounts payables and accounts receivable for federal, state and local funds; Performs monthly and quarterly reports, reconciliation and custodianship and disbursement of petty cash. Maintains contracts and grant budgets. Processes and enters payroll. Reports to the Fiscal Administrator. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists with budget preparation and year-end close-out assists in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records for central fiscal activities; prepares financial report; maintains accounting records; analyzes and verifies financial records and accounts. Prepares comprehensive monthly financial reports with status of expenditures and accounts; collets, balances, codes and disburses; may assist in the audit of accounts payables and accounts receivables; reconciles monthly expenditures and revenues. Performs contract and grant administration duties and maintenance of documents. Implements a tracking system to ensure the timely contracting and implements of grants. Processes and enters time and attendance into payroll system for bi-weekly payroll. Communicates any discrepancies for correction; maintains a high level of security relating to payroll information. Serves as the point of contact for the Treasurers Office in the tracking and coding of electronically transferred funds, leases and agreements; receives, audits and make recommendations on petty cash funds and change funds to comply with city and state guidelines; prepares correspondence; designs and formats forms. Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor, based on the needs of the department. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Portsmouth,-Nh