Accountant I

Performs the daily activities of the accounting function at the City’s finance department on a 40-hour per week maximum and as Accountant I, by performing the following duties:

• Maintains fixed asset detail reports; performs account analysis.
• Assists in performing debt reconciliations.
• Reconciles A/R and A/P control accounts to detail aging.
• Reconciles cash receipts and disbursements.
• Performs monthly closing of sub ledgers.
• Assists in Payroll processing.
• Inputs journal entries.
• Assists A/R and A/P clerks with coding of receipts and disbursements into the general ledger.
• Performs account analysis on other general ledger accounts.
• Assists with yearly audits
• Assists the Director of Finance in preparation of financial statements.
• Performs any other functions delegated by Deputy Finance Manager
• Thorough knowledge of financial/cost accounting and government auditing
• Excellent math skills and attention to details
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management and city residents
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software and be willing to learn and use accounting and financial reporting software.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university
• 4-year experience in a position with accounting responsibilities preferred.
• Or similar combination of education and experience

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Specific physical demands for this job include close vision for review of accounting information on a PC monitor, as well as, hard copy output. In addition, regular use of hands for typing and coding general ledger information is required.