Accountant .II

CITY OF EVANS
EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Accountant I.II

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Division: Finance

Reports To: Finance Manager

Classification: Full-time Regular

Requisition: 1700

Salary Range: Accountant I: $60,907.00 – $85,269.00 per year;
Accountant II: $66,997.00 – $93,796.00 per year

Opening Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Accountant I.II performs professional level accounting functions, including recording and reporting financial transactions, reviewing accounting records, and preparing financial statements and reports. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.

Accountant I is under general supervision; this is the entry-level class in the professional accounting series. Employees entering the class have limited related work experience. The Accountant I class is distinguished from level II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to level II. Employees are expected to exercise more independence and initiative as procedures and processes of assigned areas of responsibility are learned.

Accountant II is under general supervision; this is the journey-level class in the professional accounting series and is distinguished from level I by the ability to perform the full range of duties with considerable independence and initiative and only occasional instruction or assistance.

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all essential duties safely and satisfactorily, including municipal governance, teamwork, problem-solving, relationship‑building, customer service, detail orientation, technology/equipment proficiency, policy adherence, time management, result orientation, research and data analysis, decision‑making, self‑motivation, stewardship, integrity, and upholding the EDGE core values.
• Ability to listen to, read, understand, and communicate the English language orally and in writing so others can understand, such as correspondence, report writing, and emails.
• To support consistent high‑quality service for the community and each other, employees are expected to be punctual, have good attendance, and communicate effectively for scheduling conflicts or when taking leave according to city policy.
• Performs a wide variety of complex and routine accounting duties.
• Participates in the annual budget process.
• Assists with the annual audit of City financial records, preparing account reconciliations, year‑end accounting entries, and various schedules. Prepares work papers and supporting documentation as requested by the City’s external auditors.
• Assists with procurement under local, state, federal, and grantor requirements.
• Responsible for the financial tracking of the City and ERA’s fixed assets; coordinates and oversees the annual audit of fixed assets. Prepares accounting entries for general fixed assets.
• Assists other Departments with grant planning applications, including grant compliance and project budgets.
• Performs grant‑related post‑award functions, including budget and expense analysis, financial reporting, requests for reimbursement, and grant closeout functions as required by Local, State, and Federal requirements.
• Performs internal auditing functions, such as quarterly purchasing card audits, quarterly cash drawer counts, and quarterly revenue reconciliations.
• Processes monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns received from taxpayers. Issues sales and use tax delinquent notices and non‑filing notices as necessary and follows up with taxpayers to bring all notices to resolution. Prepares monthly and annual sales and use tax reports and analysis as requested by management.
• Processes business license applications and renewals. Engages with the business community to increase sales tax collections from online sellers in accordance with newly enacted Evans Municipal Code section 3.04.270‑Marketplace Sales and Economic Nexus.
• Performs bi‑weekly payroll procedures in a backup…