Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Overview

Salary: $69,439.98 Annually
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Division: A&F-BUDGET&STRATEGIC PLAN
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
Closing Date: 2/11/2026 5:00 PM Central

Summary

The purpose of this classification is to perform work of moderate to considerable difficulty in general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, budgets, debt administration, payroll processing and reporting, CIP and fixed assets, grants, special projects and other related work for the Accounting and Finance Department, or other City department as assigned. administration, payroll processing and reporting and other related work for the Accounting and Finance Department, or other City department as assigned.

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

General Accounting Assignments:

• Performs reconciliations of Accounting and Finance Department records and general ledger accounts on a monthly and annual basis. This includes fund reconciliations and journal entries for year-end financial close.
• Assists the external auditor performing the annual financial audit and single audit; investigates and reports on questioned transactions; discloses requested information; guides auditors to source documents and City policies and procedures.
• Communicates with departments to ensure fixed assets are added, removed, transferred, and depreciated appropriately. Updates Accounting and Finance fixed asset related forms as needed.
• Monitors levels of insurance coverage on all City property and necessary employees; recommends adjustments to coverages and reserves.
• Communicates with various City departments concerning expenditures, receipts, and budget questions.
• Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basis and notifies supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Proposes updates to accounting procedures as needed to maintain sound practices in the handling and reporting of City finances; studies state and local ordinance requirements; plans for security and accuracy in fiscal transactions and reporting; advises departments on proper handling and reporting procedures; monitors compliance with established procedures.
• Coordinates development, implementation and monitors automated systems for general ledger accounting; evaluates City accounting needs; determines input procedures and access limitations; monitors program implementation and operation.
• Assists with the preparation of periodic reports such as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), investments, debt or other operational reports required to gauge operational efficiency and/or compliance with Federal, State and Local ordinances or guidelines.
• Performs bookkeeping tasks for the Fire and Police Pension Fund.
• As needed provides support for various special projects, assists in the development of procedures and forms; formulates recommendations and prepares reports and correspondence.

Grants Accounting Assignments:

• Assists departments and Grants Manager with seeking and applying for grants. Reconciles and reports on federal, state, and local grants.
• Where required, assists in the preparation of grant applications, handles the details of grant or proposal preparation and administration including contracts with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Monitors financial compliance, with the assistance of the applicable City department, and ensures proper accounting procedures are followed for federal and state grant programs.
• Compiles the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and assists the external auditor with any questions that may arise.
• Coordinates and compiles annual agency applications, along with detailed analysis of requests versus prior year allocations.
• Assists the Grants Manager and Budgets Director with monitoring expenditures for eligibility, and monitors compliance with the Agency funding contracts.
• Assists with preparing agency funding contracts in conjunction with the Legal Department.

Cash Management Assignments:

• Monitors daily cash balances to ensure sufficient funds are available to cover transactions.
• Determines funds available for long-term investment.
• Maintains short and long-term cash flows to optimize investment strategies.
• Performs and oversees the bidding, depositing, transferring, wiring, withdrawing, and reconciling of certificate of deposits the city utilizes to invest and retain monetary assets for payment of city expenses.
• Prepares wire transfer report and detailed report of funds to be transferred between accounts.
• Deposits funds and ensures acceptable balances in all…