Accountant

Accountant Position

Job Summary: Under direction of finance management, performs accounting activities and duties including auditing, bank reconciliation, cash and investment reconciliation, account reconciliation, summary of transactions, journal entries and other special projects assigned by the Finance Manager, Assistant Director of Finance, or the Director of Finance. This job assists in preparing internal and external financial reports including annual reports, monthly financial statements, budget reports, and historical trend analysis and cost/benefit studies.

Scope of Responsibility: The Accountant is responsible for professional accounting duties under the general direction of the Finance Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepares various financial statements and reports.
2. Under direction of the Finance Manager, prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, cash and investment reconciliations, bank reconciliations, subsidiary ledger reconciliations, and financial statements for various programs and projects; develop and post adjusting journal entries as necessary for error corrections, program accounting, payroll posting, and recurring month-end entries.
3. Create and maintain audit work papers that support the ACFR and SEFA in formats acceptable to independent CPAs.
4. Assist in the preparation of annual budget.
5. Under direction of the Finance Manager, maintains financial records for various departments.
6. Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
7. Performs all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices.
8. Performs other duties and activities assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

This job requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with at least two more years of work-related experience. Knowledge, skills and ability include:

• General knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use formulas, functions (ex. SUM, VLOOKUP, pivot tables), and spreadsheets to organize, analyze, and reconcile data with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong computer skills with experience using various software, including financial systems, Internet, Zoom, Teams, Adobe, and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies with ease
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team Player

Physical Demands

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Most work is performed in a normal office environment. Work requires significant computer use and keyboard time. Work requires use of telephone and other office equipment. There is high attention to detail, audit, financial statements, grant reporting and deadlines. Daily work may involve moving between buildings and rooms. Limited driving is required. The job may involve dealing with and calming individuals who are emotionally charged over an issue. Activities include stooping, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, repetitive motions. Light Work: Physical demands are normally those associated with light work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City Administrator retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.