ACCOUNTANT

Job Description:

Duties include reviewing, preparing, managing, analyzing and presenting various financial documents and accounts; monitoring various bank accounts and resolving issues; reconciling various general ledger accounts; preparing combining schedules (lead schedules and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards), audit work papers and adjustments for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report; initiating or approving wire transfers; preparing or approving journal entries; and researching and answering questions from external auditors and departments. Duties also include financial oversight for the accounting and reporting of Special Revenue Funds and Proprietary and Trust Funds; monitoring the accounting and reconciliation of grant contracts; performing timely grant reporting and grant draw reimbursements; coordinating year-end closing procedures such as warehouse and fuel; providing assistance and training to departments on accounting and/or grant related topics and financial systems; and developing testing programs for new software installations and upgrades in assigned area of responsibility. A Bachelor

“s degree or equivalent in accounting or a related field and two years of accounting experience are required; municipal accounting experience preferred. Must have thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ability to interpret technical accounting pronouncements and federal and state grant requirements.
FULL PAY RANGE $4,572 – $6,448 PER MONTH