Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Perform accounting and financial activities in support of the City's comprehensive accounting and financial management system.

This position will be part of the accounts receivable team and will focus on damage recovery billing and collections

1. Perform routine and specialized accounting and financial activities in support of the citywide financial system including accounts receivable, accounts payable, assessments, cash receipts, capital assets, inventory, work orders, treasury, tax, investments, grants, construction-in-progress, and debt.

2. Complete financial and business transaction activities across multiple departments and software systems. Evaluate transactions and ensure they are completed accurately and in accordance with policies, procedures, and best business practices including but not limited to:
Processing receipts and payments, reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers and systems, banking/grant activities and account reconciliations, and positing/journalizing of transactions to ensure the City's financials are current and accurate.

3. Provide a wide range of financial and business assistance to support City departments, including but limited to:
Reconciling and balancing financial transactions, researching and resolving discrepancies, completing on-site reviews of processes and activities, evaluating transactions for compliance with budget, and providing technical assistance on financial procedures or use of software.

4. Compile detailed financial reports and statements including monthly and annual financial statements, departmental financial summaries, grant and tax reports or filings, and supporting documentation for the annual audit.

5. Review revenue, expenditure, and balance sheet transactions to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and policies. Document financial procedures or workflow and provide feedback to management on controls and procedures necessary to ensure the security and proper use of the City's financial and nonfinancial resources.

6. Provide backup support and complete departmental financial/business assignments when necessary to cover for temporary absences or times of high business usage. Assist departments with difficult financial/business transactions or escalated customer concerns. Train and assist departmental users to ensure financial and business transactions are properly completed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the City.

7. Conduct special projects as assigned. Implement efforts as assigned to evaluate and standardize accounting and financial activities in order to assist the City in becoming more efficient and effective in providing services to the public.

8. Perform other such duties and functions as are outlined for this position in the departmental position result description and performance standard.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in accounting or related field; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

* Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and their application to financial statements.

* Knowledge of accounting systems and business software applications.

* Advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and task specific federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

* Skill in responding to internal and external customer requests in a concise and friendly manner.

* Skill in adapting to the needs of others whether providing training or technical assistance.

* Ability to prepare general accounting and financial statements and reports.

* Ability to complete accounting and financial activities in a timely and accurate manner.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both within and outside of the Finance Department.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

* Ability to analyze financial statements and other related documents.

* Ability to work independently on researching, reconciling, and balancing financial transactions within multiple software systems.

* Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.