Accountant

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description. JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Accountant III-Revenue, Receivables & Debt Supervisor, performs professional accounting work specializing in revenue accounting, receivable accounting, property tax accounting, miscellaneous billings, and revenue reconciliation activities. Responsible for maintaining assigned revenue and receivable general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, analyzing revenue activity, preparing audit workpapers, and ensuring the accurate recording and reconciliation of revenue transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidance, and City policies. Maintains assigned revenue and receivable general ledger accounts and prepares monthly reconciliations. Prepares and posts journal entries related to revenues, receivables, deferred revenues, collections, property taxes, miscellaneous billings, and other assigned accounting transactions. Performs revenue accounting for property taxes, miscellaneous billings, business licenses, assessments, and other City revenues. Reconciles subsidiary records and supporting systems to the general ledger and researches discrepancies and variances. Assists with monthly and annual revenue reconciliations for all assigned revenue sources. Reviews revenue activity for completeness and accuracy and researches unusual transactions. Prepares assigned audit workpapers, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation Assists with month end and year end closing activities by preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules Assists in documenting accounting procedures and developing cross-training materials to promote consistency and business continuity. Participates in process improvement initiatives related to revenue accounting, receivables, and financial systems. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. One (1) year’s experience in a related field of work. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications None Knowledge of financial accounting and specialized accounting requirements for government entities. Knowledge of governmental revenue accounting principles Knowledge of accounts receivable accounting and reconciliation techniques Knowledge of property tax accounting and miscellaneous billing processes. Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board guidelines. Knowledge of the Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting model. Knowledge of internal financial controls. Knowledge of accounting principles. Knowledge of computerized financial software. Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel at an advanced level. Skill in analyzing complex financial problems and identifying solutions. Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports. Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships. Skill in setting priorities for competing projects with established deadlines. Skill in performing complex mathematical calculations. Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES None PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. Hearing 2: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Visual Acuity: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Visual Acuity 2: Including color, depth perception, and field vision. Visual Acuity 3: Visual Acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. ·Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed in an office. #J-18808-Ljbffr