Accountant

Performs professional work which includes the preparation, maintenance and reporting of financial transactions. Duties include revenue and expenditure monitoring, developing, distributing and ensuring the accuracy of financial reports; researching and resolving financial issues; reconciling and classifying the recording of receipts and distributions; planning, organizing, developing, reviewing and revising of accounting forms, fiscal statements, controls and procedures which promote efficient financial records. Recommends action needed for management to make sound decisions, resolve problems, and improve the operating efficiency and effectiveness where needed. Provides assistance with financial review, planning, payroll, investments and budget. Perform related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director and Finance Director. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Prepares, maintains and analyzes fiscal performance and accounting reports and records including accounting reports, billing system audits, edits and period end reports; ensures compliance with accounting rules and regulations and statutory requirements. Ensures compliance with all rules and regulations governing accounting records, records maintenance, and financial reporting. Prepares revenue projections, forecasts and statistical information for use by management, the City’s budget office, and the City’s utility rate consultant. Analyzes revenue and expense patterns and reports budget variance concerns. Researches and provides recommendations on complex financial issues related to and improving the operating efficiency of the Finance Department and the City. Reconciles daily cash deposits to general ledger totals; corrects and posts cash receipt batches in general ledger and helps with monthly bank reconciliation. Performs monthly bank reconciliation. Handles special projects and assignments requiring extensive research, analysis and collaboration to resolve problems and improve operating efficiencies. Researches and prepares responses to requests for information from internal and external sources as needed. Reviews journal entries prepared by the Finance Department. Prepares payroll and debt wire transfers. Prepares Finance and Utility Billing preliminary operating budget for management’s approval and monitors budget. Manages the month-end close process and prepares monthly fund financial statements. Prepares month-end journal entries. Assists in preparing schedules for annual audit and with fiscal year end close. Assists in the review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as prepared by the City’s Auditors. Plans, organizes, develops, reviews and revises accounting forms, fiscal statements, controls and procedures which promote efficient financial records and financial reporting. Monitors selected fund account types/groups. Prepares and assists in completing monthly, and quarterly reports for various agency requirements. Maintains fixed asset files, preparing and posting capital and fixed asset activity. Assists as a backup for payroll. Perform related tasks as required. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal or government finance, accounting or closely related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and practices of accounting. Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial matters. Knowledge of basic fiscal management policies and principles. Ability to learn and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. Ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate complex financial systems. Ability to prepare financial reports and statements and analysis in accordance with pre-determined policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. Ability to express technical ideas effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to interpret ordinances, statutes, regulations and legal documents. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Ability to operate necessary equipment, including personal computer. Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software and centralized financial applications such as Central Square, SunGard, UKG or similar applications. As part of our commitment to a drug-free and tobacco/nicotine-free workplace, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug and/or tobacco/nicotine test as required by Florida law. Refusal to take a test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification. EOE-M/F/D/V-Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco-Free Work Environment The City of Oviedo values the service veterans and their family members have given to this nation, and we support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. #J-18808-Ljbffr