Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

This position assists the Finance Department in the overall operations of the Finance Department functions; this includes accounting, recording, reporting of financial transactions, and account reconciliations. This position works under the general direction of the Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate would have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field. An ideal candidate would be able to perform detailed work accurately and independently, communicate detailed and sensitive information effectively and confidentially, and possess the organization and time management skills to prioritize duties with a high volume of work that constantly changes in priority.

• Reconciles bank statements consisting of all the City’s bank accounts and school accounts under the leadership of the Accounting Manager. This includes processing/analyzing all transactions on the General ledger books verses transactions in the bank accounts. Documents variances found during the bank reconciliation process.
• Communicates discrepancies and coordinates any corrections needed on the General Ledger or in the bank with the Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable Accountant, and Payroll Accountant, resolves all variances and compiles a list of necessary adjustments with backup documentation and performs transfers in the bank account, as needed.
• Contacts the bank regarding errors in checking accounts and removal of unauthorized charges. Creates monthly BAI Bank download from the bank website and imports the bank file into the financial system.
• Reconciles the accounts within the financial system, and on excel, prepares all supporting documentation for audit purposes. Reviews the bank’s outstanding check list reconciling this list to the one generated in the financial system.
• Assists other departments on financial matters and transfers funds as required. Assists internal and external auditors and prepares required reports. Compiles periodic revenue analysis. Reviews current accounting procedures and recommends needed improvements. Researches and provides financial data on request.
• Tracks revenue collection and reconciliation associated with assigned general ledger accounts; researching and correcting errors. Analyze monthly balance sheet accounts for errors or unusual balances, research problem areas by interfacing with the general ledger and prepare correcting entries to bring financial accounts into compliance with GAAP.
• Performs cash management, reconciliation and reporting of all grant transactions to both Federal and State automated accounting systems. Develops, manages, controls and organizes, the Federal grants revenue management, State financial reporting.
• Runs quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily reports as needed to monitor external and internal conditions of the City's revenue. Assist with the preparation of the annual audit and reports required by other departments and agencies.
• Resolves complex accounting issues and works with Finance to implement changes as necessary. Performs detailed financial testing and trend analysis; participates in various projects as assigned.
• Performs coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.
• Participates in monitoring and evaluating the adequacy of internal accounting controls, records, and procedures. Assists in maintaining financial records, reporting and budgeting. Performs related work as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent and at least 3 years of accounting experience.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of accounting (GAAP).
• Knowledge of analyzing general ledgers and preparing general journal entries.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable/billing and accounts payable /disbursement processing
• Knowledge of budget development and processing.
• Knowledge of fixed asset management.
• Knowledge of long-term debt and…