Accountant, Bookkeeper​/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant

* The pay range for this position is $25.95 to $28.64 per hour, based on experience.

* This position may remain open until filled or receipt of sufficient number of applications.

Perform a variety of accounting duties requiring a general knowledge of established bookkeeping and accountingdar principles and procedures. Specialized payroll function and record keeping. Performs work under general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director.

• Processes accounts payable transactions based on documentation, invoices and/or statements according to established procedures.
• Verifies accuracy and completeness of certain general ledger expenditure accounts.
• Maintains monthly, quarterly and yearly reconciliation of various general ledger accounts.
• Participates in preparation of spreadsheets, reports and other financial documents.
• Participates in the year-end accounting closing process.
• Provides requested information or services when authorized or refers to appropriate individual for response.
• Verifies and maintains W-9s prior to account payable processing.
• Ensures vendors have valid workers compensation and liability insurance on file, as applicable, prior to processing payments.
• Supports day to day duties by gathering and entering data to allow for additional reviews, improved segregation of duties, and enhanced analytics related to revenue, expenditures, and long‑term planning.

• Normal office working conditions.
• Job may require some outside work for inventory of certain fixed assets.

• Associate Degree in Accounting or similar required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in computerized payroll systems and procedures, preferably inplaatgovernmental accounting, or practical working experience in bookkeeping and/or accounting.
• Experience using New World System preferred.
• Strong work history of dependability and performance.
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of double entry bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Knowledge of data processing systems and input methods.
• Knowledge of payroll practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computerized payroll systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing procedures.
• Knowledge of standard business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database and word processing applications.
• Ability to apply bookkeeping and general accounting principles to the maintenance of accounts records and statements.
• Ability to plan and coordinate work to meet time schedules.
• Ability to complete arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate a high level of judgment and discretion required for maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to compile and tabulate statistical data and prepare reports and summaries.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to be cross trained in other areas in the department.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use the City’s chosen software system.

• This position’s physical requirements involve light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of times.
• Ability to communicate verbally an orally with the public.