Accountant II

General Job Description Under the supervision of the Finance Director, this Accountant II position is responsible for accounts payable and grants accounting and reporting; business licenses; back up cash receipts; back up payroll; back up accounts receivable and other relative tasks in support of the Finance Department. Work is reviewed by the Finance Director on the basis of results attained, timeliness and through internal controls. This position is responsible for supporting the financial functions of the City, which requires interpretation of rules and regulations, proof of work generated, verification of accounts and transactions to insure a proper audit trail, and adherence to internal control procedures. Essential Functions-Duties & Responsibilities Processes Accounts Payable (AP) timely and accurately Creates and distributes AP related reports. Ensures AP compliance with City, State and Federal regulations. Responds to employee inquiries regarding AP. Grant accounting, processing, and reporting, to ensure that all funds are tracked and processed in a timely manner. Provides support for the annual financial audit and budget process. Process business licenses & registration applications and annual billing. Responds to various inquiries regarding financial matters of the City. Assists with month end financial close, reconciliation, and reporting process. Assists the Finance Director and Accounting Manager with special projects. Minimum Qualifications Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a related field and three years progressively responsible experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably governmental fund accounting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position. Experience with grants accounting a plus. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Knowledge Bookkeeping principles of posting, reconciliation, and balancing of accounts. Accounting practices sufficient to understand the routine recording and tracking of accounting transactions and the effect of those transactions. Internal controls procedures sufficient to understand the effect of adequate safeguards. Accounts Payable procedures, including yearly reports. Windows and spreadsheet applications. Experience using Caselle a plus Must have a thorough and complete working knowledge in Microsoft office suite. Skill & Ability Establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees, supervisor, management, and the public. Perform numerical computations. Establish priorities and organize own workload. Apply established principles to various bookkeeping problems. Operation of modern office equipment, including computer, fax, and calculator. Operate a computer, create necessary worksheets, enter data accurately and proof own work. Other Requirements The physical demands (including lifting, mobility, movement, and manual dexterity), work environment and working conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands In the performance of job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to perform the work. These abilities are necessary to use a personal computer and various software programs, 10-key calculator, phone, copy and fax machines, and other related tools and equipment. Safety Employees must maintain a safe work environment by complying with City and Department safety policies and rules and by practicing safety while performing the essential functions of the position. Work Environment / Working Conditions In the performance of the job duties, the employee will perform the majority of this job in an office environment under usual office working conditions. Work is also performed in numerous meeting settings in offices, conference rooms and public spaces. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments, with telephones, personal interruptions and background noises. Duties include contact with customers in conflict situations.