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Job Summary

Employees in this title supervise accounting personnel. Work is performed with considerable latitude for exercising independent judgment and actions and are under administrative direction. Work is also performed in assisting with the administration of the finances of the City and performing professional accounting work.

Examples of Work Performed

Maintains accounting records involving technical accounting data for all funds of the City including the general fund, special revenue funds, internal service funds, and enterprise funds. Performs professional accounting tasks such as preparing journal entries and trial balances. Prepares specialized accounting reports as required and assists with day-to-day cash management. Monitors federal and state grants - preparing reimbursements and required reports. Maintains capital asset and depreciation schedules. Participates in the external audit, including preparation of year-end analysis, audit work papers, and coordination with auditors on audit procedures. Performs related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems in municipal government

Knowledge of grant accounting and capital asset management

Knowledge of budgeting and purchasing procedures

Knowledge of business English and arithmetic

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including computers and peripherals

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate the work of technical and clerical personnel

Ability to prepare financial analyses

Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and co-workers

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, public or business administration, or finance including or supplemented by a minimum of twenty-seven credit-hours in accounting required. Must have successfully completed the Certified Municipal Financial Officer (CFMO) program or be willing to engage in the program within the first year of employment. Strong experience with Microsoft Excel required. Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in a complex accounting environment with some supervisory experience preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position are primarily sedentary in nature within an office environment. Work requires the ability to move within an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc; inputting data into computers and other office devices; frequently communicating with other employees within the City regarding time sensitive projects to exchange accurate information. Attendance is an essential function of this position. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

The City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Successful applicants must pass a limited background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.