Accountant II

Position Summary

Provide professional level accounting support for the general ledger, payroll and other financial systems; analyze and review financial transactions for the preparation of the Annual Financial Report; perform complex financial analysis for various programs within the city and perform a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Perform professional accounting activities in compliance with applicable standards and specifications including reconciliation of general ledger, payroll, or other financial records, financial reporting and record keeping; review and analyze various records and reports; respond to inquiries or complaints.
• Participate in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report; prepare and combine appropriate financial statements and schedules including balance sheets, statements of revenue and expenditures.
• Report and resolve all questions and issues raised by the outside independent auditor during the annual audit of the Annual Financial Report.
• Post data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs according to established accounting techniques and procedures; prepare journal vouchers that affect cash, expenses and general ledgers.
• Maintain a variety of accounts and general ledgers; prepare monthly fiscal reports and special reports relating to the progress of assigned funds.
• Prepare statistical financial reports; enter updated information into the data base and maintain accurate financial records; prepare financial reports from data files.
• Maintain, reconcile and audit a variety of ledgers, reports, account records and banking accounts; examine and correct accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; tabulate financial and statistical data.
• Prepare financial status reports for all operating fund programs and assigned grants; display budget expenditures, balance, projections and relevant financial information.
• Research, analyze, identify and monitor problems related to general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed asset, or other financial functions.
• Supervise the work of an assigned unit or division; provide technical assistance and training to City staff in matters related to financial accounting and budgeting.
• Monitor and balance various accounts verifying availability of funds and classification of expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems.
• Provide fiscal monitoring and technical assistance to subcontracted agencies to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a liaison for assigned department; attend and participate in a variety of group meetings and seminars.
• Receive, sort and prepare checks for verification; distribute to appropriate department for approval; void checks with confirmed errors.
• Perform all duties related to reimbursement for employee travel; verify and sign for airline tickets; release itinerary to travel liaison.

• Recommend changes in policies and procedures for more uniform recording of information.
• Maintain office inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Exception:
The nine (9) required credit hours in accounting are not interchangeable.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration to include nine (9) credit hours in accounting with a passing grade C or better;
• Two (2) years of accounting experience in maintaining general ledgers and preparing financial reports;
• To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.

Environmental: Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods.