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POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Accountant Department: Finance Accountable To: Finance Director Status: Exempt PRIMARY OBJECTIVE O'F 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 RESPONSIB{LITIES Prepares periodic reports. Assists in the preparation of the annual report and • other 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, and golf revenue 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. •