Accountant

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**GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION**

Performs intermediate-level work in accounting and other financial

functions associated with the operations of the Budget and Accounting

Division**.** Performs various accounting duties such as the preparation

and entry of journal entries into the accounting software, reconciles

various general ledger accounts and bank statements, prepares tax

reports, assists with the month-end closing process, and compiles

financial reports. Processes general billing, enters contracts, and

assists with the capital asset processes. Duties range from routine to

the most complex of accounting projects and responsibilities, requiring

initiative, independent judgement and critical thinking, and the ability

to make decisions for the projects/processes for which they are

assigned.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**

Works independently under the general supervision of the Finance

Administrator.

**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**

Provides accounting and administrative support to other finance

department staff.

## Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements

**ACCOUNTANT - SALARY GRADE 110**

• Education And Experience:**
• College education in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related
  
  

field, preferably with a Bachelors degree.

• Two to three (2-3) years experience in accounting, preferably with a
  
  

municipality or in another governmental setting.

• Advanced Excel skills required.
• OR any combination of education and significant experience
  
  

sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

such as those listed above.

**ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - SALARY GRADE 106**

• Education And Experience:**
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. College coursework in
  
  

accounting, preferable.

• Three to five (3-5) years experience in accounting, accounts
  
  

payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping.

• OR any combination of education and significant experience
  
  

sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

such as those listed above.

## Essential Functions

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**Essential Functions are not
  
  

intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and

skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job

Classification Involves And What Is Required To Perform It.

• Prepares and enters various routine and non-routine journal entries.
• Performs various general ledger account reconciliations.
• Reviews, prepares, and processes general billing items.
• Monitors and prepares billings for improvement district assessments.
  
  

Processes payments, prepares payoff quotes and financial reports,

and performs reconciliations of subsidiary improvement district

ledgers with the general ledger accounts. Enters new special

assessment districts and maintains the assessment accounts.

Coordinates and participates in the annual delinquency sale.

• Performs monthly reconciliations of the Citys bank accounts.
• Enters, reviews, and maintains the Citys vendors.
• Processes the annual unclaimed property in accordance with state
  
  

requirements.

• Prepares tax reports. Prepares reports, and audits transactions and
  
  

processes.

• Participates in month-end and year-end processes.
• Assists with all capital asset processes.
• Enters budget transfers and assists in the preparation of budget
  
  

worksheets.

• Enters and maintains the Citys contracts in the software system.
• Assists with records management processes.
• Updates the Finance Departments webpage.
• May provide coverage for other departmental staff during absences.
• Participates in special projects.
• Prepares and submits various financial reports.
• Researches, audits, analyzes, presents fi dings and/or makes
  
  

recommendations to improve processes or systems.

• Prepares workpapers and assists external auditors with the financial
  
  

audit.

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external
  
  

customers.

• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this
  
  

job to ensure continuity.

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City
  
  

policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices,

works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.

**PERIPHERAL DUTIES**

Writes letters, memos