Accountant -II

Job Title

Accountant I

The purpose of this classification is to perform intermediate clerical and technical work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal and accounting records; performing related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Assistant Director, Finance or Director, Finance.

• Completes bank reconciliation by downloading daily cash debit and credit reports; reviews cash receipts on a daily basis, and completes a comprehensive review of the cash receipt credits to the General Ledger (GL) at the end of each month.
• Reviews and verifies financial transactions and accounting entries related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other accounting functions.
• Reviews daily cash receipts reports for municipal fees and fines; checks accuracy of transaction codes and amounts.
• Calculates accounting charges and prepares journal entries; prepares general ledger reports and trial balances; identifies discrepancies or problems and makes necessary adjustments and corrections; reconciles and balances reports.
• Completes month end reconciliation for Sales Tax, Fuel Tax and/or any other statutory filing deadlines that need to be met.
• Closes out general ledger accounts and prepares journal entries for year-end; assists in gathering information and preparing documentation for the City's comprehensive annual financial reports.
• Posts, checks, balances, reconciles, and adjusts a variety of financial records and accounts relating to accounts payable or accounts receivable.
• Enters receiving information into system for payment.
• Reviews invoices, checks extensions, additions, proper coding, and other pertinent data; processes for payment.
• Acts as liaison between Financial Services, purchasing, and vendors regarding payment or other problems.
• Operates calculator, computer terminal, and other standard office equipment incident to establishing, updating, and maintaining records.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• One (1) year previous experience in financial accounting.
• Must have completed Excel Beginner Certification/Course or complete within six (6) months of hire.

• Previous experience in financial accounting in the public sector.
• Previous experience with City's Enterprise software.

Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public.

Knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures, and equipment.

Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.

Knowledge of accounting principles and related data processing equipment.

Skill in the use of computer terminal and word processing equipment.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures.

Ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.

Skilled in the use of a variety of office machines and some typing ability.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, and contractors.

The following requirements must be met…