Accountant I

Finance Department

Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.

Primary Purpose

Join our award-winning Finance team. In this role, you will maintain the City-owned land bank, oversee the sale of surplus City property, perform account reconciliations and audits, maintain fixed asset records & more.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

Experience: Experience in governmental accounting preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or related certifications are preferred but not required.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Benefits

We provide free health insurance to the employee, and a great family rate (that does not increase per additional member) with a low deductible, low co-pays, and free preventive care services.

Additional Benefits include:

• 2 weeks of vacation accrual per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year 2 paid “floating holidays” per year**
• Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options.
• Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services.
• Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month.
• Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs.
• Missouri LAGERS Retirement – employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment.
• Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans.
• Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more!

**Floating holiday accruals depend on employees start date.

Essential Job Functions

1. Performs monthly balancing of general ledger accounts, bank statement reconciliation, and reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts.

2. Coordinates the monthly closing of the accounting system. Coordinates journal entries for accuracy and appropriateness ensuring adequate documentation provided for each entry prior to updating the ledger. Responds to needs and requests made by departments. Reviews and evaluates accounting system reports and records to ensure financial transactions are processed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

3. Prepares various financial reports such as 941’s, W-2’s, and 1099’s. Ensures compliance, recordkeeping, accuracy of payments, and approves reports prior to issuance or submission are within guidelines.

4. Assists the Director with the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Annual Audit); prepares related analysis of the annual financial information presented; responds to external audit staff as needed.

5. Prepares City grant reimbursement requests. Ensures compliance with various granting agencies. Assists departments with grants as needed.

6. Maintains fixed asset records and reconciles asset listings to general ledger. Ensures fixed assets are properly tagged and tracked. Calculates depreciation expense, records entries, and maintains accumulated depreciation records.

7. Contributes effectively to the Finance Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.

Apply Online

https://www.joplinmo.org/FormCenter/Human-Resources-12/Online-Employment-Application-90

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,984.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person