Municipal Accountant III - City

Municipal Accountant III

The Municipal Accountant III position is responsible for our reconciliation of fixed and surplus assets, review and reconciliation of our four major service contracts each month, and interim financial reporting, along with assisting in the accounts payable process.

This position is located in the Administration Division of the Airports Department within the City of Oklahoma City and reports directly to an immediate supervisor. Employees in this classification perform duties of a professional nature requiring skills, knowledge and abilities acquired prior to assuming the duties of the position. The Municipal Accountant III may supervise the activities of a work unit comprised of Municipal Accountants I and II, Accounting Technicians and/or other clerical personnel. Work is reviewed by an immediate supervisor for soundness of judgment and general effectiveness.

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Three (3) years of governmental accounting experience or five (5) years of accounting experience.

Knowledge of advanced accounting concepts, techniques and principles. Knowledge of regulations governing Municipal Accounting. Skill in applying knowledge of accounting to work performed. Skill in analyzing large quantities of financial data. Skill in verbal and written communications. Skill in applying administrative and managerial principles to work performed. Ability to supervise clerical and professional personnel.

Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field. Experience performing fixed asset duties, including tracking, reconciliation, or reporting. Experience processing accounts payable transactions in a governmental or similarly complex environment. Experience supporting or participating in financial year-end activities.

Primarily indoors, subject to sitting, standing, walking, or using a telephone for extended periods of time. Subject to continuous exposure to light and glare from a computer monitor. Subject to frequent low-level noise of a keyboard, ten-key, copy machine, telephone, and other office equipment. Subject to working irregular work days during certain periods of the fiscal year.

Finger dexterity enough to operate equipment such as a calculator and personal computer keyboard. Near vision enough to read and review documents and media such as written communications, computer printouts, computer monitors screen, accounting ledgers, etc. Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by telephone.

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.