Accountant I​/II​/III

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Division Manager - Controller or Assistant Director of Finance, this role involves performing a variety of professional accounting and financial tasks. These tasks include maintaining accurate records of public expenditures, revenues, and budgets; grant tracking and reporting; accounting reconciliations; financial tracking and reporting in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles; assisting with the preparation of operating and capital budgets;

and other financial duties as assigned.

The Accountant I exercises no supervision.

The Accountant II and III may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower‑level staff.

• Meet job deadlines for assigned functions.
• Maintain information and accurate records of expenditures, revenues, and budgets of specific accounts, projects, and areas assigned.
• Set up and maintain financial records for assigned grants; monitor grant expenditures to ensure they align with budgeted amounts; prepare and submit financial reports to grantors and regulatory bodies; track grant revenue and ensure timely drawdowns or reimbursement requests; record grant income and expenses in accordance with accounting principles.
• Perform various accounting reconciliations.
• Respond to staff inquiries; provide assistance and technical advice; assist departments with transaction inquiries and reports in ERP software; and consult with departments on their budget and other accounting and financial reporting needs.
• Modify specific accounting procedures to ensure conformance to policy and accounting standards; assist in the implementation of new accounting standards; compile and maintain financial records and information required for compliance with current accounting standards.
• Provide information; compile data; prepare written reports and financial statements related to specific funds assigned.
• Prepare comparative analysis of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to previous fiscal years.
• Assist in the annual audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Prepare, formulate, and monitor assigned areas of the City’s operating and capital budgets.

Perform other job‑related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

• Accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Financial reporting techniques and methods.
• GAAP formally known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Basic computer and software skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Skill To:

• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all financial tasks.
• Proficiency in accounting software to navigate and analyze financial data using various accounting platforms and tools.
• Efficiency in data analysis, including the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for decision‑making and budgeting purposes.
• Operate and troubleshoot office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, and other office machinery.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency in managing day‑to‑day office tasks and maintaining smooth office operations through the use of modern office technology and systems.

Ability To:

• Develop a variety of financial programs.
• Maintain and analyze statistical and financial records.
• Establish, monitor, and prepare reports on operating and capital project budgets.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Meet deadlines and due dates.
• Demonstrate strong organizational attributes through effective management of multiple tasks and projects, prioritizing workloads, and ensuring timely completion of deadlines.
• Approach challenges with a logical, methodical mindset to resolve issues promptly and effectively, identify financial discrepancies, analyze complex situations, and develop innovative solutions while minimizing disruptions to operations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes…