Municipal Accountant

Under the general direction of the Assistant Finance Director, responsible for accounting tasks involved in preparing, analyzing, interpreting and presenting accounting data; various accounting, budgeting, reporting, and grant management functions in compliance with federal and state statutes. The position performs basic and specialized accounting work that ranges from task-oriented, routine duties to assisting with larger department initiatives.

1. Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, financial statements, and reports.
2. Works closely with other departments and other government agencies to provide accounting and reporting.
3. Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reports.
4. Prepares, examines, or analyzes accounting records, financial statement or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and compliance with local, state and federal guidelines.
5. Assist with the tracking and capitalization of fixed assets, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with capitalization policies
6. Support the financial administration of grants, including tracking expenditures and preparing financial reports.
7. Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and monitor expenditures to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
8. Assist with the annual audit and the provision of necessary documentation and information.
9. Serves as a backup for other Finance Department processes, including cash receipts, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll as needed.
10. Participate in and contribute to special projects as assigned.
11. Proactively seek knowledge, new tasks and responsibilities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. The job requires knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A CPA or CPFO certification is preferred.
2. One to three years accounting experience, preferably in municipal environment or familiarity with governmental accounting.
3. Interpersonal skills are necessary to provide courteous and accurate information and responses to community members, vendors, and various levels of City personnel. 
4. Proficient computer skills are necessary to work with software such as word processing, spreadsheets, accounting and other web-based applications.
5. Ability to make routine mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
6. Mental ability to frequently handle pressures related to working on projects requiring attention to detail and perform data entry for prolonged periods of time.
7. Physical ability to lift and transport files weighing up to 50 pounds.  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Normal office environment with little discomfort due to noise, dirt, dust, and the like.

Salary : $29 - $34