Staff Accountant II

Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina – since 1984

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Company:
City of Cayce - Cayce, SC , USA

Position:
Staff Accountant II

Company:
City of Cayce - Cayce, SC , USA

This position assists the Municipal Treasurer in the maintenance and reporting of all financial data for the City. Under limited supervision, this position will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements, processing bi-weekly payroll, and assisting with the annual budget process. In addition, this position is responsible for accounts payable, bank reconciliations, cash management, bank deposits, procurement and preparing documentation for external auditors.

Work will involve assisting with organizing, implementing, directing, and controlling all activities and systems necessary for the accurate, efficient, and effective operation and management of financial services and resources. This position will assist in accounting and financial reporting of City Funds in compliance with City policy, legal regulations, Federal & State reporting standards, generally accepted accounting principles, and other generally accepted government standards.

• Assists with central accounting and financial reporting system(s) for the City in accordance with established, accepted accounting principles and practices, and in sufficient detail to produce accurate and effective cost, financial, and statistical data for management purposes.
• Assists with the disbursement of City funds to include payroll and accounts payable in accordance with budgetary authority and legal requirements. Examines accounts, vouchers, and requests for payment, payroll documents, invoices, tax statements, general ledger entries, check registers, and related records as necessary in the maintenance and control of expenditures.
• Assists the City Treasurer and others on matters pertaining to accounting, cost, cost allocation, budgeting, auditing, and financial management.
• Assists with the City’s annual budget process;
  Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations on department budget requests, supplemental appropriations, and budgetary transfers;
  Assists City Management in preparing the final budget.
• Assist with the preparation of the ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) in a manner that meets the highest standards of reporting.
• Assist the City Treasurer in the areas of ad valorem tax levy and collections reporting;
  Works with City Administration and county governments to properly calculate and establish annual millage.
• Assists with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports and statements. Helps review and evaluate overall financial condition and keeps the City Manager advised. Prepares and reviews journal entries, issues periodic reports.
• Accesses all financial data for the city; directly or indirectly monitors accounting functions for departments and city agencies, such as payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Prepares, monitors, and reconciles reports, registers, and account data; establishes and maintains files; inputs and retrieves information from specialized database.
• Along with the City Treasurer, receives and/or reviews assessment data, invoices, requisitions, and other vendor pay requests, reviews financial data from systems and advice from legal or other consultants.
• Assists with all accounting functions of the City, not only for the general governmental fund but also for the City’s Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund, TIF, Hospitality Tax, Accommodations Tax, and various other city-maintained funds.
• Assists with ensuring all bank reconciliations are completed in a timely manner.
• Assists with the coordination of the annual audit with city’s accounting firm;
  Provides all information necessary for the completion of the annual…