Accountant Level II Or III

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Job Description:

The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for an Accountant at either Level II or III depending on the candidate's experience. This position performs a variety of professional accounting and financial analysis, monthly reporting, reconciliations, adjustments, development of internal controls, and budget preparation. Position is responsible for maintaining efficient operations of the general ledger accounting system, by collecting and recording financial information and by providing internal and external support for audit and regulatory reporting.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Finance Manager.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises, trains, and evaluates Finance division personnel, as assigned

A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position.

Essential Functions:

Accountant Level II:

General Purpose

Assists the Controller and other finance staff in preparing annual budgets and the comprehensive annual financial report.

Assists the Controller and other finance staff in reviewing, developing, and auditing other departments for compliance to internal controls, financial, city, and personnel policies.

Reviews the application of accounting policies and procedures to ensure that appropriate controls are achieved, and that necessary financial information is being produced. May work with the Information Technology staff when requesting that certain programs be written to retrieve needed information. When working on such programs, determines data required, best format, and tests the accuracy and completeness of data produced from the program.

Works with City Controller in preparation of annual Audit and Annual Financial statements. This includes determining and making all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) entries, reconciliations, documentation, supervision of inventory counts and adjustments, communication with the auditors, and implementation of viable audit recommendations. Works with auditors; pulls the documentation needed and verifies entries into the financial system; Assists other departments with problems; answers questions when needed.

Reviews and maintains a variety of financial records and prepares a variety of reports, assignments may include:

• Prepares and makes adjusting entries for the Monthly Budget Report.
• Ensure Accuracy of encumbrances.
• Reconciles the General Ledger Utility Accounts Receivable with the Utility Monthly printouts.
• Processes monthly work order transfers and billings.
• Understanding and oversight of purchasing processes to ensure compliance with purchasing and financial policies.
• Helps prepare fixed asset listing and ensures capitalization of assets.
• Helps track projects, work order assignments, and other major initiatives for accurate reporting
• Maintain and perform bank account records and reconciliation of accounts
• Perform payroll processes, configuration of payroll system, and monthly and annual reporting
• Maintains work order system and ensures configuration and process are being followed
• Various other analyses, billings and reports as requested
• Fills in for other finance staff when needed
• Assigned to various departments as financial liaison and performs the following:
• Specialized Departmental reporting
• Approval of purchase orders and personal action forms
• Review and analyzes budget to ensure compliance
• Ensure departments follow fiscal policies
• Works with assigned director on any other financial projects or assignments

Fills in for other finance staff when needed.

Analyzes departmental financial problems and proposes solutions; recommends changes in financial management and procedures to keep pace with growing and changing local government.

Performs related duties as required.

Accountant Level III:

General Purpose

Review the application of accounting policies and procedures to ensure that appropriate controls are achieved and that necessary financial information is being produced.

Works collaboratively with the Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager and Municipal Services Director on the annual audit, budget and monthly financial reporting. Supports and ensures compliance with related city and utility policies, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). Performs and reviews reconciliations, adjustments, and supporting documentation, inventory counts and adjustments, communication with the auditors, and implementation of viable audit recommendations.

Accurately reviews and maintains a variety of financial records and prepares reports, including, but not limited to:

• Responsible for reviewing work of Accountant I and II's as assigned.
• Prepares and makes adjusting entries for the monthly and annual financial Report for City departments.
• Assists in preparing monthly and annual financial statements, including making GAAP and GASB entries and distributes to department managers and regulatory agencies as required.
• Assists in preparing quarterly financial reports for Department Directors, Mayor and City Council.
• Assists in reconciling the general ledger with various subledgers.
• Assist the Finance Manager and Assistant Finance Manager with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Assist the Finance Manager and Assistant Finance Manager with fiscal year end closing.
• Cross train with other Finance staff to become familiar with Finance Office duties and assignments to provide support when assigned.
• Produces short-term, mid-term and long-term financial forecasts of City revenue and expenditures. Research and identification of economic influences on the City's revenues and expenditures, performs statistical analysis and comprehensive review of City forecasts model variables. Assists City Finance Manager in the preparation of summary presentation and reports to internal departments and outside agencies.
• Assists the Finance Manager and other finance staff in reviewing, developing, and auditing other departments for compliance with internal controls, financial, city, and personnel policies.
• Analyzes departmental financial problems and proposes solutions, recommends changes in financial management and procedures to keep pace with growing and changing local government.
• Assists the Finance Manager in training department personnel in unique procedures and policies related to municipal accounting.
• May be assigned, under the direction of the Finance Manager or Municipal Services Director, to lead staff in completion of certain projects or processes.

Attends and participates in weekly staff meetings. Supports, as needed, in the creation and updating of various procedures, reports, and general information. Fills in for other finance division staff from time to time.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Accountant Level II

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting;

AND

B. Four (4) to five (5) years of governmental accounting and/or utility or enterprise accounting.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of principles and practices of municipal accounting; working knowledge of standard office procedures; working knowledge of accounting systems; working knowledge of Excel spreadsheet program; some knowledge of City fiscal management goals and objectives.

Ability to prepare complete and accurate reports and statements of a complex nature; ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data; ability to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately; ability to analyze accounting systems and procedures; ability to adapt to unique accounting problems where established procedures do not always apply; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with Department Heads, Supervisors, fellow employees, and the public

Accountant Level III

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with bachelor's degree in accounting;

AND

B. Five to Seven years of accounting, municipal government or audit experience.

C. Certification in financial related field is desirable, i.e. CPA, CMA, CFGM, CPFO

2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of municipal accounting considerable knowledge of auditing procedures and methodology; considerable knowledge of state and federal laws related to municipal financial management considerable knowledge of accounting, quality control, and analysis; considerable knowledge of City fiscal management goals and objectives; working knowledge of principles of supervision; Good interpersonal communication skills; considerable knowledge of governmental accounting .

Ability to analyze accounting problems and determine alternative solutions; ability to create and reconcile numerical data queries out of financial software platform; ability to prepare complete and accurate reports and statements of a complex nature; ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data; ability to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately; ability to analyze accounting systems and procedures; ability to adapt to unique accounting problems where established procedures do not always apply; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with department heads, supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential job functions but may be accommodated. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Regular travel required in course of performing portions of job functions.

Pay Range:

Depends on Qualifications

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, vision and life coverage. You will also be eligible for retirement benefits through PERSI. PERSI is a defined benefit plan that offers guaranteed retirement benefits for full-time employees.