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A. <br /> POSITION TITLE: City Accountant <br /> DEPARTMENT: Finance <br /> ACCOUNTABLE TO: City Administrator <br /> Primary objective: <br /> To promote financial accounting including planning, analysis, control and evaluation <br /> in a manner which will achieve maximum return the city on available resources. To <br /> perform accounting work and operations of the city in a manner consistent with <br /> generally accepted accounting principles as well as statutory requirements under the <br /> direction of the city administrator. <br /> Major responsibility areas: <br /> 1. Implements sound accounting policies and practices which provide a uniform <br /> system by which financial data is generated and provided to the city <br /> administrator and /or council for effective planning and policy making. <br /> 2. Prepares a variety of financial statements, monthly reports, and other reports <br /> as directed by the city administrator. <br /> 3. Assists the city administrator in the preparation of the annual budget including <br /> necessary supporting information. Meets with the city administrator to prepare <br /> the final draft budget and long term financial plan for presentation to the <br /> council. Prepares and maintains general account books, ledgers, journals and <br /> trial balances. Prepares necessary adjustments to the budgets and /or fund <br /> balances which may be required during the course of the fiscal year. <br /> 4. Oversees the general purchasing program to ensure compliance with <br /> established controls and procedures, obtaining justification and documentation <br /> for major expenditures which exceed the approved budget. Utilizes group <br /> purchasing whenever possible to make the best use of available resources and <br /> minimize duplication in time and expense. Recommends changes to existing <br /> procedures to enhance the effectiveness of city expenditures. <br /> 5. Oversees and carries out all other accounting activities, including receipts, <br /> deposits, billings, collections, and payments to ensure compliance with <br /> established procedures and avoid undue liability for the city. Analyzes costs and <br /> expenditures, maintains and supervises accounts receivable, and accounts <br /> payable records. <br /> 6. Coordinates the preparation of the annual year -end closing of the city's <br /> accounting records and preparation of the annual financial statement with the <br /> city auditors. Provides necessary supporting documentation to minimize the <br />