Under general direction of the Financial Reporting Supervisor and in coordination with the CIP Budget Supervisor, the Accountant performs professional accounting tasks within the Fiscal Services division; assists in producing timely and accurate financial statements and reports; and assists in maintaining the City's financial and accounting records.

1. Maintain capital asset records, coordinate capital asset inventories, and maintain and update the Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual for capital assets.
2. Reconcile subsidiary records and bank statement to the general ledger and research discrepancies. Prepare adjusting transactions necessary to make corrections to appropriate accounting records.
3. Capitalize overhead from work orders, direct buys for capital assets, vehicle purchases, and donated properties using multiple data sources and software applications.
4. Perform period end processing, which includes general ledgers, closing account periods and distributing month end reports. Prepare drawdowns and maintain all records including financial reports for all state and federal grants.
5. Prepare monthly/quarterly sales tax remittance report, state court costs report, arrest fees report, hotel tax report, and fuel tax report. Initiate ACH wire transfer to the State Comptroller’s office. Coordinate sales tax audits.
6. Prepare monthly and quarterly investment reports. Perform internal audit tasks as requested and provide training as needed to correct any deficiencies found.
7. Assist with preparation of the City’s continuing disclosure reports, Official Statements, and arbitrage rebate calculations as it relates to the issuance of debt; analyze outstanding bond issues for refunding opportunities; and monitor debt issuance compliance. 
8. Participate in annual accounting activities, including but not limited to, assisting with preparation of annual audit support materials and preparing lead schedules for external auditors; and providing historical support for the annual capital and operating budget processes.
9. Work with staff and other city employees on the continuous improvement of accounting services to ensure a consistent, integrated Accounting System that is utilized within the standards, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
10. Recommend process improvement goals, objectives, and changes to policies and priorities for assigned activities to improve the financial reporting services of the City.
11. Perform other duties as assigned. 

 Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field and two (2) years progressively responsible accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge of GAAS and / or fund accounting. Customer service orientation. Continuous improvement orientation. Teamwork focused. Self-Starter. Professional attitude. Well organized. Detail oriented. Problem solving skills. Communication skills (written and oral).

Preferred:

CPA equivalent eligibility or progress towards requirements, strongly preferred. Municipal management or governmental accounting experience.