CITY OF
ASSISTANT
ACCOUNTANT
DEFINITION
This is a non-exempt position, which is advanced
bookkeeping and accounting work in the examination, analysis and verification
of fiscal and accounting records.
Employee in this classification is responsible
for assigned phases of complex financial record keeping work within the City's
Finance Department. Responsibilities
include, but not limited to: monitoring City bank accounts, analyze and
reconcile subsidiary records, prepare complex journal entries and various state
reports, analyze and perform research, assist accounting staff on special
projects, etc. Employee exercises
independent judgment in solving most problems that arise within assigned work areas. Work is reviewed through analysis of
statements and reports, by general observation of the work and periodic
internal and external audits.
EXAMPLES
OF WORK PERFORMED
Reconciles computer subsidiary systems to fund
management system.
Prepares journal entries to specialized accounts
and verifies trial balances in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
Maintains financial records; verifies and posts
invoices in internal accounting records.
Monitors grant assistance programs.
Posts, details and maintains current balance of
accounts; performs monthly audits of accounts; records cash transactions.
Prepares complex bank accounts reconciliation.
Assists staff in the preparation of accounting
work papers and schedules for monthly financial statements.
Assists Assistant Finance Director as needed on
special projects.
Assist in preparation of internal/external
audits.
Prepares and processes periodic Federal and
State tax returns.
Prepares and processes financial transactions
and other documents as may be required.
Provides information in response to official and
public inquiries, within established guidelines.
Performs other related work as required and as
directed.
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KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of accounting principles
and methods and their application to the development, installation and audit of
accounting systems.
Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations
relating to the financial records.
Working knowledge of governmental accounting
principles and procedures.
Knowledge of modern office practices and
procedures.
Working knowledge of data processing equipment,
spreadsheet software and systems application as related to accounting.
Ability to maintain records and to prepare and
submit reports.
Ability to prepare complex journal entries.
Ability to prepare various state reports and
forms.
Ability to analyze and perform research on
computerized and/or manual records.
Ability to train and/or supervise clerical
staff.
Ability to operate standard office and
accounting machines.
Ability to reconcile a cash drawer at the end of
the work day.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective
working relationship with other employees, City officials and the general
public.
DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Associates degree in accounting, supplemented by
two (2) years working experience in the accounting field.
Any equivalent combination of education,
experience and training may be considered.
This is a designated “Will-Call Recovery”
classification in the City’s 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