Accountant #2026-067

Advanced professional-level accounting work is assigned to the Treasury Division of the Finance Department. Works with a high degree of independence in performing accounting duties and assisting in revenue collection activities for the City.

• Supervises and coordinates clerical accounting tasks in establishing, revising, maintaining, and processing various accounting and financial records associated with billing, revenue, collection, and recordkeeping activities.
• Prepares journal entries and complex bank reconciliations, implementing corrections and resolving discrepancies as necessary.
• Reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
• Assumes responsibility for preparation of sales tax returns, schedules, and various financial reports.
• Contacts and works with state, county, and other local agencies.
• Processes documents for input into automated systems, tracks financial transactions on a daily basis, and responds to daily requests for account status and payment information.
• Assists external auditors.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.

Experience

• Experience in general or municipal accounting.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Key Competencies

• Ability to make independent decisions within established accounting policies and procedures, while using good judgment to prioritize work and meet sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, interpret, and present complex financial data, statements, and reports.
• Proficient in personal computer use, including Microsoft Word & Excel, with strong communication skills to effectively interact with employees and the public.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate various items of office-related equipment.
• No significant standing, walking, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, or pulling required.

Work Days/Hours:  Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Job Status:  ( X ) Full-time      (   ) Part-time/temporary

Department/Number:  Finance/1320      Pay Plan/Grade:  50/27       

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