Accountant

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the City Treasurer/Finance Director, the Accountant supports the Finance Department by performing a broad range of governmental accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and sound internal controls. This position assists with project-based accounting, reconciliations, reporting requirements, and other financial duties as assigned by the Treasurer/Finance Director.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; an associate’s degree combined with relevant experience will be considered.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum two years of experience in accounting, finance or a related field; experience in governmental accounting is preferred.
• Significant experience with an enterprise accounting software.
• Experience with BS&A software is preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

DRIVING

• Valid Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE

REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

IMPORTANT

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices

R

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process

R

Knowledge of purchasing best practice and procedures

R

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

R

REQUIRED ABILITIES

REQUIREMENTS

ABILITY

ESSENTIAL

IMPORTANT

Attend to details

R

Act independently

R

Communicate verbally

R

Communicate in writing

R

Concentrate

R

Empathize

R

Identify problems and solutions

R

Initiate

R

Manage pressure

R

Motivate

R

Multi-task

R

Organize

R

Problem solve

R

Think creatively

R

REQUIRED SKILLS

REQUIREMENTS

SKILL

ESSENTIAL

IMPORTANT

Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency

R

Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively

R

Organize work to maximize productivity

R

Plan work projects to ensure efficiency

R

Actively listen to fully understand circumstances

R

Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness

R

Communicate ideas, thoughts, knowledge, and information to foster clarity and engage others

R

Consider multiple costs and benefits when problem solving to arrive at most effective decision

R

Resolve conflicts to facilitate goal achievement

R

Use empathy to understand the point of view of others

R

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

REPORTS TO

• City Treasurer/Finance Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

[The fundamental job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would fundamentally change the job]

• Assists with monthly bank account reconciliation tasks, including general accounts and investment reports.
• Assists with annual budget and audit preparation, including responding to information requests.
• Conducts project-accounting: tracks revenues and expenditures and assists leadership with managing project budgets.
• Maintains the City Fee Book: assists leadership with setting appropriate fees and regularly reviews to ensure cost/fee balance.
• Manages escrow accounts for projects, including tracking expense activity and releasing funds upon project completion.
• Assists with grant management, tracking, and reporting.
• Provides customer service to individuals at City Hall; including, but not limited to, assisting residents, directing phone calls, and processing payments.
• Assists in preparation of bid documents for goods and services utilizing the City’s e-procurement solution.
• Maintains the City’s contract database, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assists with preparation of City Council agenda packet items, verifying budget and financial information.
• Posts and uploads addendums, attachments, bid tabulations and bid requests via the City’s e-procurement system.
• Processes purchase order requests received from all departments.
• Prepares periodic budget and financial reports for leadership using enterprise accounting software.
• Responds to questions in a professional manner and serves as a resource for citywide internal customers regarding purchasing policies, and contract information.
• Maintains Employee Compassion Fund: Accepts and deposits donations, records expenses, purchases flowers, and mails donations from fund.
• Performs related work as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

[These are job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would NOT fundamentally change the job]

• All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONSTANT = HOURLY FREQUENT = DAILY OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY RARELY = MONTHLY

CONSTANTLY

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

Sitting

R

Standing

R

Walking

R

Ascending/Descending Stairs

R

Reaching

R

Bending

R

Kneeling

R

Traversing Rough or Uneven Terrain

R

Visual Acuity

R

Lifting

R

Carrying

R

Pushing

R

Pulling

R

Crouching

R

Crawling

R

Grasping/Finger Manipulation

R

WORK ENVIRONMENT

CONSTANT = HOURLY FREQUENT = DAILY OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY RARELY = MONTHLY

CONSTANTLY

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

Indoor Environments

R

Outdoor Environments

R

Work in hot, cold, wet environments

R

Exposed to continual, multiple distractions

R

High precarious places

R

EQUIPMENT

CONSTANT = HOURLY FREQUENT = DAILY OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY RARELY = MONTHLY

CONSTANTLY

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

Phones

R

Computer/Laptop

R

Copiers/Printers

R

Scanners

R

Communication Systems

R

Monitors

R

Interested candidates may apply directly through our website or submit resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Saline is an Equal Opportunity Employer.