Accountant

Job Description

Provides financial information to management by preparing, researching, and analyzing accounting data; and preparing intermediate level reports and financial statements. Maintains general ledger information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents. Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing accounting transactions of intermediate dollar-value and complexity, ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and sound business practices

About You:

The City of Raleigh is looking for a highly competent and motivated individual to join the Accounting Division in the Finance Department to serve as an Accountant.

About Us:

The Accounting Division is responsible for the City’s general ledger, grants, accounting transactions/activities and financial reporting. The Accountant serves as a subject matter expert providing consultation on fiscal matters and will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with departments and positions throughout municipal government and external parties. This position ensures the City adheres to fiscal standards and requirements set by regulatory agencies as well as City policies and procedures.

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.

• Prepares journal entries, year-end accruals, and account and fund reconciliations for all City departments to ensure data and general ledger integrity. Prepares bank reconciliations for the City's investment, operating, and trust accounts. Acts as point of contact and subject matter expert for fiscal staff in various departments throughout the City

• Reconciles quarterly external grant reporting including submission of reimbursement requests for departments across the City. Approves transmittal claims for grants and monitors and verifies grant activity as submitted by City departments. Prepares fiscal analysis of audited financial statements for City annual funding to external agencies

• Verifies budget and approves wires and non-purchase order requests from all City departments for payment

• Monitors deadlines and coordinates timely reporting for financial information and deliverables due throughout the year for all internal departments, external partners, and regulatory agencies

• Conducts cash audits and physical inventory of supplies and fixed assets at multiple locations across the City. Reports on observations and any findings that affect financial operations and controls

• Collaborates on revisions and recommendations for accounting policies and procedures for the department as well as others outside of the Financial Reporting and Accounting department. Authors new procedures and workflows

• Assists with maintaining an accurate and timely monthly and year-end close process. Assists in the preparation of statistical schedules for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), as well as supplemental compliance reporting for state, federal, and local government commission requirements

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Governmental accounting and financial reporting (including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board)

• Grant management and reporting and subrecipient monitoring for grant compliance

• Account reconciliations and bank to cash reconciliations

• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

• Budget management and procurement

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and any software applications relevant to the position

Skill in:

• Preparing financial statements, supporting schedules and footnote disclosures

• Interpreting, compiling and preparing analytical, financial, and administration data for reports

• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations

• Providing technical guidance, direction, and education to external and internal stakeholders

• Managing fiscal processes for variety of funds

• Preparing spreadsheets, reports and financial documents

• Organizing and maintaining fiscal programs/process documentation, schedules, records, and files

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply procedures, regulations, and policy in preparation of financial and

• Write, edit, format and train City-wide staff on financial guidelines and policies

• Exercise political acumen, tact, and diplomacy

• Develop working relationships with team members and other external staff in support of financial management

• Perform tasks with a high level of accuracy

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Sedentary: Exerting 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.

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment.

Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.