Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant II position is responsible for providing financial information to management by preparing, researching, and analyzing accounting data; preparing intermediate to advanced level reports and financial statements. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain general ledger information and review financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.

· Maintain accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing and/or approving the posting of accounting transactions of intermediate and higher dollar-value and complexity, insuring transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and sound business practices.

· Conduct physical inventory, review purchase requisitions for proper coding, reconcile inventory, fixed asset accounting, bank and investment reconciliations managing the Purchase-Card program.

· Prepares analysis of delinquent accounts, calculating/assessing delinquent fines/fees for supervisor/manager review; prepares/ reviews accruals and/or other accounting entries, insuring transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.

· Prepare and/or review accounting entries and reconciliations by compiling and analyzing general ledger account information.

· Prepare and/or review asset, liability, inventory, and/or capital accounting entries by compiling and analyzing general ledger account information.

· Reconcile general ledger and/or bank accounts and resolves account discrepancies by reconciling statements and transactions and investigating supporting documentation.

· Prepare financial statements and/or special reports by preparing balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and other special reports; at an intermediate to advanced level; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; conducting variance analysis; applying intermediate skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements; generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.

· Prepare audit work papers for annual or special audit by preparing accurate supporting work papers at an intermediate level for assigned area(s); work is reviewed by other staff; providing explanations of Authority policy/procedures and responding to auditor's questions/requests in a timely and accurate manner.

· Assist departments and other internal or external customers by providing procedural/financial information and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual systems.

· Responsible for projects by completing projects of moderate to advanced levels of complexity and/or completing parts of complex projects.

· Maintain financial security by following established internal accounting controls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

· Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience reconciling financial accounts, preparing and reporting financial data, and maintaining complex databases

· Dynamics AX Software experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Intermediate level experience working in Windows environment (Word, Excel) utilizing financial application software.

· Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

· Knowledge of the preparation process of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

· Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices.

· Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

· Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.

· Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data.

· Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.

· Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling fund level statements and reports.

· Skill in designing spreadsheets and utilizing word processing and database software.

· Skill in analyzing, preparing, checking and balancing routine fiscal transactions and accounts.

· Skill in preparing reports and interpreting applicable policies, regulations, and guidelines.

· Ability to prepare accurate financial statements at an intermediate level of complexity.

· Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.

· Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departmental peers.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.