Job Title: Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager
Salary: $22.66 - $33.46; DOE
Hiring Range: $22.66 - $28.06

Job Status: Regular, Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Town Status: Classified
Origination Date: 4/20/2010 Revision Dates: 8/20/2013, 11/14/2023, 12/12/2023

JOB SUMMARY
Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers and accounts; examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy. Creates and maintains accounting systems as required to comply with various governmental agency guidelines, policies and procedures; prepares reports required by Federal agencies and auditors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs of the Town and requirements of the position change.

• Prepares various journal entries with appropriate support.
• Reconciles bank statements and general ledger accounts, looking for discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information. Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options. Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information and preparing reports for distribution on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends
• Respond to budget inquiries and resolve budgetary issues.
• Assist in preparing the Town’s annual financial report, annual budget and grant reports. Assists in preparing and providing support for the annual financial audit
• Provides answers to accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Guides accounting specialists by answering and researching questions
• Performs all work necessary to maintain the operations of the accounting system. This includes maintaining user accounts, user access and assisting with system updates/upgrades
• Support Sr. Accounting Specialist staff and perform cash receipting and accounts payable duties, on an as needed basis. Follows internal controls. Prepares and recommends process improvements to maintain accounting controls
• Complies with federal, state and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with department and/or Town policies and procedures

• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows Town-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Town’s Health and Safety Manual

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles related to public sector financial management.
• Advanced accounting entries and how to reconcile general ledger accounts
• Computerized financial and billing systems, Microsoft Office products to include advanced knowledge of excel spreadsheet software applications.
• Reading, understanding, and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Correcting and updating financial records and database systems.
• Recording, analyzing, verifying, reconciling, and reporting accounting and utility transactions; maintaining records
• Problem-solving, critical thinking and researching discrepancies
• Analyzing financial/account information and draw valid conclusions
• Communicating both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization using clearly organized thoughts, proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
• Handling multiple projects simultaneously and using good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Providing superior customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Meeting deadlines of quick turnaround projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• One year experience in accounting, budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll or a related field, preferably in a governmental or municipal jurisdiction; OR
• Any equivalent combination of formal education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a municipal setting

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of a criminal background check prior to beginning employment with the
• Town.

• Valid Driver’s License required or able to obtain an Arizona Driver’s License within ten days of hire.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Town of Sahuarita and the employee and is subject to change by the Town of Sahuarita as needed.

The Town of Sahuarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the Town of Sahuarita will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with a member of the Human Resources Department.

Management’s vision is for all employees to embrace, support, and promote the Town’s values, beliefs, and culture, which include but are not limited to the following expected behaviors:

• High ethical standards
• Active participation in teamwork
• Strong safety principles and safety awareness
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.66 - $33.46 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Physical setting:

• Office

Work Location: In person