Accountant II; Interfund

Salary Range

$54,863.22 - $67,594.40

The Interfund Accountant is responsible for reconciling Investment in Cash Pool activity; analyzing and reporting on Interfund, Due to/From Other Governments, Operating and Sinking Funds, and Earnings/Expense Allocations. The role also includes reconciling the entire trial balance activity for targeted funds held by the City, managing the Aging of Interfund, and handling Reimbursement to and from the City’s Cash Pool. Additionally, responsibilities cover the monthly general ledger close and analysis of balance sheet and income statement items.

• Perform complex reconciliations of balance sheet and other accounts held at the City.
• Ensure all intercompany activity remains in balance throughout the month.
• Prepare and provide status of Interfund Reporting and monitor repayments.
• Perform detailed reconciliation of all Tax Allocation District interfund accounts with Invest Atlanta.
• Manage and review all Operating Transfers and reconcile to budgets.
• Participate in the monthly ledger close by ensuring accurate and complete recording of financial transactions within management deadlines.
• Conduct trending and variance analysis for all balance sheet, revenue, and expense activity for assigned Funds and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain and distribute various assigned roll‑forward schedules.
• Review incoming journal entries from other departments to ensure compliance with City policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Provide professional assistance and support to management and staff as needed.
• Participate in the preliminary and annual fiscal year‑end financial audit.
• Prepare PBC audit schedules in a timely manner.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Participate in the development or updating of departmental policies and procedures.

• Strong understanding of accounting theory and application of GAAP.
• Intermediate hands‑on knowledge of accounting functions and internal controls, including cash, investments, and extensive balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiarity with governmental accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, and financial reporting practices.
• Basic knowledge of information system applications related to accounting functions.
• Intermediate or advanced Excel skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Complex analytical capability.
• Logical problem‑solving approach.
• Accurate record keeping and arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently within established guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and specialized finance software applications.
• Detail‑oriented and organized work habits.
• Collaborative teamwork across all employee levels and management to maximize performance and results.
• Proactive and flexible work style.
• Commitment to providing outstanding internal and external customer satisfaction.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training.
• Direct experience working in a large ERP environment and accounting systems.
• Five plus years of responsible, professional experience handling high‑volume and complex accounting.

• Two or more years of municipal government accounting experience.
• Experience with cash/inter‑company accounting.
• Oracle‑based accounting software knowledge.