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