ACCOUNTANT (GENERAL)

Job Description

Job Description

Position will be open until filled.

We are currently seeking :

A General Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will perform a variety of highly skilled accounting functions on behalf of the City's Finance Department; reconcile assigned City funds and bank accounts; compile and analyze financial data; prepare a variety of financial records and reports; respond to accounting inquiries from City departments; and provide technical support in relation to the City's financial software system.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Producing journal entries and other entries required for monthly and annual accounting period(s) closing.
• Researching and preparing general ledger information, history, and projections for the Director of Finance, Assistant City Managers, and City Manager.
• Compiling, analyzing, and verifying the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Responding to a variety of accounting inquiries from City departments and personnel including but not limited to accounts, transaction activities, and / or other finance matters.
• Preparing schedules for and providing responses to inquiries by the external audit firm in support of the City's annual financial statement audit.
• Preparing information and reports required for the generation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Participating in the adoption and implementation of future GASB pronouncements.
• Reconciling cash accounts with bank statements for various Combined Funds, the City's Payroll bank account, and the COSA Development Corporation bank accounts.
• Compiling and analyzing information related to grants, verifying requests for grant assistance, preparing related documentation, and requesting reimbursement for various grants.
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of financial records for the City including monthly accounting reports, grant reimbursements, bank reconciliations, capital asset records, fire retirement records, and other special reports.
• Preparing and filing sales tax related reports to federal and state agencies.
• Providing technical support and training to City personnel regarding the City's financial software system.
• Performing payroll, accounts payable, and / or accounts receivable duties as assigned or required.
• Hours : M-F; 8am-5pm
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements and Skills :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics or related field; and general fund accounting and bank reconciliation experience preferred but not required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.