What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at City of Columbia, MO?
This is a second-level professional accounting position. The purpose of this job is to perform mid-level accounting functions according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and guidelines, including posting and correcting cash entries, reconciling complex accounts, and maintaining records for pool cash, ACH, cash, check, and electronic payments for the city.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Performs complex month-end reconciliations, including analyzing a large volume of department payments, investigating transactions, and monitoring cash deposits and balance reports from multiple systems.
- Balances a large volume of daily bank transactions to the credit card and pool cash accounts, researching and collaborating with departments to correct discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assists senior accounting staff with Passenger Facility Charges (PFC), National Transit Database (NTD) report, Entertainment Tax, monthly cash balancing, and audit requests.
- Processes city payments for miscellaneous taxes and fees, completes related journal entries.
- Provides guidance and assistance to other city departments on accounting issues.
- Provides training to Accountant I staff on bank reconciliations.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
- Interactions have a significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.
- May be responsible for the billing, collection, and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience. Experience in municipal or public accounting preferred.
Licenses or Certifications
- None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Common accounting software applications such as Microsoft Excel.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices, and methods of accounting.
- Basic principles of government accounting, municipal finance, and internal control methods.
- Basic principles of Government Accounting Standards Board rules and procedures.
Skill in:
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Organizing and managing time effectively.
- Typing and/or data entry with minimal errors.
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
Ability to:
- Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
- Create and present reports.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
- This is the second level of the Accountant job series. Under supervision, Accountant II reconciles complex bank accounts and cash, handles small projects, and trains the Accountant I.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment:
Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often
Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Hours/Days
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Starting Salary
$25.82 - $31.75 Minimum - Midpoint; Commensurate with training and education
Pay Grade
108
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
10/26/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Salary : $26 - $32