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POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Accountant Department: Finance Accountable To: Finance Director Status: Exempt PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION Performs technical and administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the City and in preparing accurate and timely reports to management, City Council and general public. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general guidance and direction of the Finance Director. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May supervise administrative or accounting clerks or other part-time or temporary staff as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares periodic reports. Assists in the preparation of the annual financial report and other County, State, or Federal reports. Makes journal entries to balance and close monthly /yearly books in general ledger, revenue and expense accounts; reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts. Prepares financial reports on water, sewer, storm water, and street light revenues and expenses. Performs periodic financial studies and analyses. Assists the Finance Director in the operation and maintenance of the City's central financial computer system. Maintains accounts receivable and other subsidiary records. Assists in preparation of year -end reports. Prepares monthly and other financial reports to assist management and governing bodies in evaluating the financial condition of the City. Prepares trial balances, audit schedules, work papers, and other information to assist auditors in performing audits of city accounts /activities. Reviews invoices for payment to ensure propriety, investigates and resolves discrepancies and processes invoices for timely payments. Reconciles all bank statements and follows through to resolve discrepancies that may occur. Monitors daily cash flow activities and transfers monies to ensure proper account balances. PERIPHERAL DUTIES Provides back -up to other related positions including payroll processing. Communicates with the Finance Director the performance of other staff within the department. Assists other staff within the department in developing and achieving their full potential by communicating policies and duties, providing guidance and direction, preparing them for additional duties as they become available, and setting desired standards for conduct and work performance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: (A) Graduation from an accredited four -year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and (B) One (1) year of progressively responsible municipal accounting or finance work, or (C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.