General Ledger Accountant

Under direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in coordinating and completing various administrative responsibilities within an assigned service or program area. Provides support to the accounting functions to ensure timely processing of financial data for the City of Toledo.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a variety of administrative activities related to assigned service or program area, such as accounting journal entries, financial statement preparation, bank reconciliations, grant research, employee relations, management relations, or accounts receivable.
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes information related to assigned areas.
• Works with divisions to analyze and resolve account reconciliation issues.
• Submits recommendations for program improvements and enhancements.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and related materials to document work.
• Assists with budget preparation and budget monitoring of assigned function area.
• Assists administration with carrying out the responsibilities of the department/division.
• Manages finance processes in SAP.
• Obtains information on parcel numbers and property descriptions for fixed asset system.
• Answers telephone calls about journal entries and/or directs such inquiries to knowledgeable persons.
• Performs a wide range of computer reconciliation, cost accounting, typing, filing, and clerical work in conjunction with overall Accounts Division functions.
• Works with SAP consultants on restorations and enhancements.
• Performs SAP configuration for finance functions.
• Creates reports from SAP databases.
• Prepares correspondence to customers as needed.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves system defects through ticket items.
• Provides subject matter expertise using best practices to the entire DFI SAP system operation to assist with problem-solving.

Requirements

• Applicable codes, laws, and regulations associated with governmental accounting.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Governmental accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• City's organizational structure and operations.
• Technical subject matter utilized in the Accounts Division.
• Programs and objectives of the department/division.
• Rules, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures governing activities of the section.
• Investigative and research methods and techniques.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong database and spreadsheet experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Aptitude for defining and solving problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions using effective judgment, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, to achieve goals and create a supportive work environment using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Self-motivated and innovative with an eye for detail while keeping the "big picture" in perspective.
• Ability to forecast requirements and control expenditures within budgeting guidelines.
• Ability to work courteously and effectively with clients concerning controversial issues.
• Ability to deal with many variables, define and solve problems, collect, analyze, and interpret data, establish facts, and determine specific action.
• Ability to evaluate and improve process and/or program efficiency/effectiveness.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, schedule, and prioritize work assignments and tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, governmental officials, business owners, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Four (4) years of governmental fund accounting experience or financial accounting experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Five (5) years of experience using ERP system software; preferably in SAP.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance, may be substituted for one (1) year of governmental fund accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently sits with occasional walking and standing.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.
• Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment described will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continuously indoors.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually low.