Accountant I - Public Works Fiscal Services

About the role

Public Works is a fast-paced, community-focused department providing essential citywide services, including Solid Waste, Facilities Management, and Fleet Services. The Administrative Services Fiscal team is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to provide entry-level accounting work which requires the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Fiscal Services team consists of nine staff members responsible for providing specialized financial and accounting services that support internal and external customers.

The Accountant I performs professional accounting duties across a variety of fiscal areas, including analyzing financial data, preparing financial reports, coordinating audits, and serving as a knowledgeable accounting resource. This position is responsible for technical accounting tasks such as reconciling revenue, processing accounts payable and receivable, reviewing source documents, processing cash receipts, managing petty cash, and maintaining general ledger accuracy. Additional responsibilities may include supporting fixed asset management, purchasing activities, budgetary, work order recovery, and GAAP-based accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cash audits at the facilities to ensure compliance with established controls.
• Research, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Reconcile daily revenue entries with bank deposits; identify variances and make corrections.
• Process cash receipts, journal entries, shopping carts, and invoices.
• Process CIP (Capital Improvement Program) service entries and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare manual payment control documents within required timelines.
• Review Travel and Training documentation, receipts, and invoices for compliance with guidelines.
• Serve as petty cash custodian; track usage, perform reconciliations, and maintain documentation in compliance with City policies.
• Compile and maintain the department Position Control report.
• Maintain departmental records in accordance with the records retention policies and audit requirements.
• Deliver responsive, professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of financial reports.
• Participate in process improvements related to internal controls and financial reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; OR
• Four years of paraprofessional accounting and/or payroll experience.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with Accounts Payable and/or Receivable within the last three years.
• Conducting or supporting financial audits.
• Writing reports and making recommendations.
• Reconciling bank deposits and billings with revenue entries.
• Processing journal entries, invoices, and CIP-related financial transactions.
• SAP/SRM or similar Financial Accounting system/software.
• Creating and producing reports in Excel.
• Managing petty cash operations, including tracking, documentation, and reconciliation.

Ideal Candidate

• Familiarity with accounting transaction rules, regulations, and internal controls.
• Customer service skills and ability to work with people.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive departmental records with attention to detail.

Pay

Pay Range: $26.70 to $41.42 per hour.

Hiring Range: $26.70 to $35.78 per hour.

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions. Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi. For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits.