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Under general direction, performs professional accounting and auditing work in major segments of the city's fiscal operations. The incumbent participates in the preparation of the annual city financial statements and state reports; analyzes revenues, expenditures, balance sheet accounts and their consolidation into budget and financial reports. Work is reviewed through periodic external audits and written reports upon completion of assignments for adherence to established policies and procedures.
Job Responsibility:
Plans, organizes, reviews and maintains complete sets of general and revenue ledgers, appropriations expenditure and capital projects ledgers
preparation of complex financial statements and related reports
Analyzes revenues, expenditures, and balance sheet accounts and their consolidation into budget status and financial reports
reviews payables and appropriations for materials and services and ensures that sufficient funds are authorized and available
Reviews and approves requisitions invoices, pay applications, PO’s and direct payment vouchers and processes applicable expenses/payables items
reviews and approves payrolls
May be responsible for updating and maintaining the internal DCM budget tracker with Directors in coordination with budget staff
Prepares and assists in audits and financial reporting as needed
Prepares grant reimbursement requests, grant reports, and other grant specific accounting services
Assists in gathering information needed in the preparation of the annual budget and financial statements
May prepare all or portions of the A/L budget review report, ACFR, and accounting management reports
reviews federal cash transaction reports and other pertinent reports prepared by other staff accountants
May assist in auditing construction related owner Direct Purchase orders with Department and Procurement staff
May confer with Risk Management Department on casualty insurance
may review actuarial reports and prepare financial statements for the self-insurance program
Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients
Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, and managers
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting with an emphasis on governmental or not-for-profit fund accounting
Valid Driver’s License with proof of automobile insurance
Acceptable background record
Acceptable driving record
Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental and construction accounting including general and special revenue, debt service, capital projects, enterprise, internal service, expendable and non-expendable trust and agency fund accounting
budgeting, purchasing, taxation and allied systems and records
Knowledge of modern business office practices and procedures, computerized accounting systems, equipment, and standard clerical techniques as applied to the maintenance of multiple governmental accounting systems
Knowledge of the principles and techniques applicable to the conduct of audits of governmental operations
Ability to apply professional accounting principles, financial reporting standards, knowledge and skills to the maintenance and preparation of complex sets of fiscal and accounting records, reports and financial statements
Ability to perform detailed work involving written and numerical data
Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to interpret and apply accepted guidelines to a variety of accounting operations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, subordinate personnel and the public
Physical abilities: walk, sit, write, hear, speak
exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects
specific vision abilities
Nice to have:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting with an emphasis on governmental or not-for-profit fund accounting
Experience as a professional accountant
What we offer:
Low cost health insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans
4-Day Work Week
Award Winning Wellness Program
Generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave
Pension plan
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program after 10 years of public service