What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist II position at City of Shreveport?
Accounting Specialist II is the second or intermediate level class to which Accounting Specialist positions are allocated in the classified service.1. Performs detailed accounting analyzation for Fund Accountant and Director of Accounting on a regular basis.
2. Reviews the work of clerical personnel.
3.Reconciles accounts and fund binders and investigates unusual balances.
4. Prepares journal entries. Examines computer runs and reviews for accuracy.
5. Performs research for accounting and other personnel upon request.
6. Reconciles bank accounts.
7. Monitors budgetary spending for City departments.
8. Maintains budget records.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
NORMAL PROMOTION PATH FROM THIS CLASS:
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST III
2. Reviews the work of clerical personnel.
3.Reconciles accounts and fund binders and investigates unusual balances.
4. Prepares journal entries. Examines computer runs and reviews for accuracy.
5. Performs research for accounting and other personnel upon request.
6. Reconciles bank accounts.
7. Monitors budgetary spending for City departments.
8. Maintains budget records.
Performs related duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Eight (8) years clerical experience including six (6) years directly related to accounting principal and/or banking experience
- Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks
- Working knowledge of office software
- Tasks are performed in a sedentary position at workstation with occasional walking required
- Requires extensive use of computer, 10-key calculator, printer and other office and telecommunications equipment
- The employee must exert light physical effort, occasionally involving lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects and materials (mostly file boxes) of up to thirty-five pounds
- Requires visual perception and ability to communicate orally
- Job must be performed with or without accommodations
Work Environment:
- Tasks are regularly performed in an office environment where the noise level is moderately quiet
- Limited exposure to extreme weather conditions and limited risk of injury
- May have normal exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise
NORMAL PROMOTION PATH FROM THIS CLASS:
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST III
Salary : $2,825 - $4,384