CITY OF
ACCOUNTANT
DEFINITION
This is an exempt position that is professional
accounting work within the City's Finance Department, supervising the review
and recording of complex financial accounts.
Under general supervision, the employee in this
classification is required to exercise some initiative and independent judgment
in organizing, maintaining and systematically reviewing financial transaction
records, particularly fixed assets and the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. Responsibilities also include interpreting
records, preparing financial statements and reports, participating in the
design and revision of accounting systems.
Work is performed under the Administrative supervision of the Budget
Manager, who observes and evaluates the effectiveness of performance.
EXAMPLES
OF WORK PERFORMED
Prepares regular and special financial reports
and statements as directed by supervisor.
Performs specialized accounting tasks such as
municipal fixed assets, investment and debt service accounting and project
accounting for particular grant assistance programs.
Supervises and/or participates in the
establishment, revision and maintenance of accounting and record keeping
systems.
May prepare journal entries to specialized
accounts.
Assists external auditors in the annual
comprehensive review of financial operations, which includes preparation of
schedules and work papers.
Assists in the implementation of department
policies and programs.
May provide technical supervision, training and
advice to clerical staff in the absence of the
Budget Manager and/or Assistant Budget Manager.
Assists in the implementation of new or revised
Governmental Accounting Policies and Procedures and Governmental Accounting
Preparation and/or review of various state
and/or federal reports.
Prepares complex cost and trend analysis.
Performs other related duties as required and as
directed.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AD SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of the principles,
practices and methods of accounting, particularly fixed assets.
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Working knowledge of governmental accounting
principles and procedures.
Working knowledge of data processing
applications as it relates to accounting and proficiency in Word/Excel/Access. Working knowledge of Power Point, highly
desirable.
Ability to review, analyze and interpret fiscal
records and to prepare accurate and complete financial statements.
Ability to maintain accurate technical operating
records and to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective
working relationship with other employees, City officials and the general
public.
DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited college or
university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related
field. CPA and Governmental Accounting
Standards Board 34 (GASB-34) experience desirable.
Possess experience in general government
accounting or governmental external or internal audit work.
Any equivalent combination of education,
experience and training may be considered.
This is a designated Recovery classification
in the Citys Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying
this position to work for declared emergencies.. Attendance at National Incident Management
System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.
REV. 10/07
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace