Accountant II (Cash Management)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complex reconciliations of balance sheet and other accounts held by the city
• Participates in monthly ledger close by preparing and/or ensuring the accurate and complete recording of financial transactions in accordance with deadlines as determined by management
• Preforms trending and variance analysis for all balance sheet, revenue, and expense activity for assigned Funds
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner
• Reviews incoming journal entries from other departments to ensure transactions are complete with supporting documentation
• Maintains and distributes various assigned roll forward schedules
• Participates in the preliminary and annual fiscal year-end financial audit
• Prepares various PBC audit schedules as needed in a timely manner
• Affords assistance and support to management and staff as needed
• Performs other related tasks and special projects as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of governmental accounting
• Principles and practices of governmental budgeting
• Strong understanding of accounting theory and application of general accepted accounting principles and practices
• Intermediate level hands on knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls, including cash, investments, intercompany activity and extensive balance sheet reconciliations
• Governmental accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, and financial reporting practices
• Basic Information Systems applications for accounting functions
• Oracle based accounting software is preferred
• Ability to: Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Performing complex analytical activities
• Maintaining accurate records and making accurate arithmetic calculations
• Working on several assignments simultaneously, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently within established guidelines
• Extensive use of common office software including Microsoft Office and applicable specialized finance software applications
• Providing detail oriented and organized work
• Working cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
• Performing proactively and with flexibility
• Providing outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training
• Direct experience in working in large ERP environment and accounting systems
• Five plus years of professional experience and proficiency in working with high volume and complex accounting
• At least two years of experience in local government and account reconciliation experience preferred