Accountant - FRO

About the role

Primary function of this position is Accounts Payable. Performs professional accounting duties of moderate difficulty in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records; prepares, researches, and analyzes accounting data; prepares intermediate level reports and financial statements; follows city-wide and departmental accounting procedures, directives, and guidelines in researching and analyzing financial data and account status; and prepares a variety of accounting reports. Assists with special accounting projects as required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes invoices, department bills, journal vouchers, purchase orders, etc., for submission to the Controller's office.
• Researches problems with invoices to expedite payment of bills.
• Maintains proper control and procedures in processing accounting transactions.
• Researches problems and/or management inquiries associated with posting transactions to the City's automated financial accounting system.
• Assists with or performs special projects as assigned.
• Responds to customer inquiries.
• Designates and reviews accounting work assignments for accuracy and completeness.
• Provides support to departments and divisions on issues related to processing payments and chargebacks.
• Performs journal corrections.
• Reviews and ensures appropriate signature approvals on documents.
• Assists management in analyzing reports.
• Measures, compiles, and analyzes metrics to assist in citywide central services accounts payable activities.
• Investigates and resolves vendor issues or inquiries.
• Assists in maintaining and updating policies and procedures.
• Applies specific guidelines, internal controls and methodologies.
• Analyzes and/or maintains large quantities of financial data.
• Researches and responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding the payment of invoices, payment of employee reimbursements or status of vendor setup requests.
• Ensures all documentation and authorization is received according to guidelines.
• Discusses questionable information with user departments or team leads and ensures corrections are processed.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.

Experience Requirements

One year of experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required. Professional accounting experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, except for the required minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.

License Requirements

None

Preferences

Preferences will be given candidates with demonstrated ability to work independently under strict time deadlines; able to organize heavy workloads and prioritize multiple responsibilities; good organizational, verbal and written communication skills.