Accountant II (May underfill at a level I)

Incumbent performs general to highly complex professional accountant work assignments, including specialized or general analysis in one or more accounting functions: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cost Accounting, Asset Management, Capital Expenditures, or General Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes journal vouchers, accounting classifications, and other accounting/financial statements, records, and reports.
• Prepares balance sheets, making adjustments and closing entries; prepares financial reports, statements, inventory, receipts, and disbursements.
• Computes and distributes labor, material, and overhead costs.
• Reviews, audits, and maintains journal entries and accounting ledgers; reconciles and analyzes cost account ledgers.
• Designs and implements new formats, programs, or procedures, and revises existing ones to improve application and process for accounting, budgeting, and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Maintains both general and special ledgers of divisional receipts and expenditures.
• Computes and bills specialized accounts, and initiates collection procedures on delinquencies.
• Conducts internal audits and prepares reports supporting budget requests.
• Provides input for and assists in annual budget preparation.
• Prepares periodic closing statements and various reports for management and outside agencies.
• Develops and completes annual financial reports.
• Audits concessionaires and other agencies with which the city has contracted agreements; may submit billings to such agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting plus related work experience, as stipulated for each level noted below. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to apply professional judgment in the application of standard and advanced accounting techniques and principles, make accurate mathematical calculations, and operate a 10-key calculator.
• May require knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances, and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing.
• Basic typing skills and knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Must be bondable at standard rates.

Qualifications

Accountant II: Following general instructions and with discretion as to work details, performs accounting tasks of a difficult nature requiring knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Interprets accounting data, analyzes reports, and recommends action to be taken. May assist in the development and installation of accounting systems, cost accounting methods, procedures, and controls. Requires two to four years of related work experience.

Accountant I: Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in business management, accounting, or related field, plus zero to three years of related work experience.

Benefits

• Full city benefits, including health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and personal leave.
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available.
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k).
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually.
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services.

Pay

Accountant II: $22.93 - $39.64 per hour.

Accountant I: $20.62 - $34.14 per hour.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Scheduled hours: 40 per week.

Working Conditions

• Light physical effort.
• Some discomfort associated with prolonged periods of confinement to a workstation, concentrating on figures and computer reports, and video display screens.
• Low-level exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.