Accountant I or II DOE

GENERAL PURPOSE Performs professional accounting, budgetary, and payroll functions essential to the establishment, analysis, updating, auditing, reconciling, and maintenance of financial records. This role supports the City's payroll, accounting, and budget systems, and involves providing administrative support in the review, analysis, and development of designated budgets and accounts. Also responsible for preparing and auditing a variety of financial, statistical, and budgetary reports, statements, and records. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives direction from the Director of Finance and Administrative Services but may receive direction from higher-level accountants. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares and posts monthly and year-end journal entries as assigned by the Director of Finance and Administrative Services or Senior Accountant. Balances general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis as assigned. ```{html} ``` - Prepares reconciliation of bank accounts and investments as assigned. - Makes recommendations to improve financial functions to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services. - Prepares various state reports/returns such as unclaimed property reports, sales tax reports, etc. - Researches laws, regulations, City policy, and standards issued by accounting boards and professional organizations including FASB, GASB, GFOA, and AICPA. Assists Finance staff with implementation of new laws and regulations. Determines if the City is in compliance and suggests policy changes where required. - Reconciles account balances and prepares schedules for independent auditors in their performance of the annual audit; answers questions; locates materials; explains procedures and policies as requested. - Assists in the preparation of the yearly or biennial budget. - Prepares various grant billings, accounting, and balancing. - Accounts for outstanding bonds as necessary including bond payments, construction draw downs, and arbitrage rebate calculations. - Prepares necessary project accounting as needed. - May perform all duties related to processing payroll including filing Federal and State taxes and issuing W-2s as assigned. - Prepares reconciliation of assigned bank accounts and investments. - May act as backup to Accounting Clerk and other Accountants as needed. - Assists department users with the City's financial ERP system - Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Accountant I Two (2) years of college level classes or training from an accredited university. AND Two (2) years of experience related to the above duties. OR Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or other closely related field. OR An equivalent combination of education or experience. Accountant II Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or other closely related field. AND Two (2) years of experience related to the above duties. OR An equivalent combination of education or experience. Additional Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old. Requires a valid Utah Driver's License. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and driving record check. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Must possess a working knowledge of basic mathematical calculations, generally accepted accounting principles, knowledge and understandin g of financial statements, journal entries, debits and credits, and fixed asset accounting. Must be able to demonstrate keyboard skills and 10-key with accuracy. Working knowledge of general office maintenance and practices; utility billing and collection procedures and processes. Ability to utilize variou programs related to word and word processing, spreadsheet, and database management to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English. Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. Must have great interpersonal communication skills, telephone etiquette, and public relations skills. Ability to communicate calmly and effectively with irate customers. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive administrative information. The City may make reasonable accommodations to the work environment and duties for those who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.