Accountant II

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, will be responsible for a variety of processing, performs responsible financial, statistical, budgetary, purchasing, and other management analyses in support of the development and administration of City budgets, including the preparation and/or review and analysis of financial documents, operations, and organization. Assists in the preparation of general accounting practices and day-to-day business operations, and performs related duties as assigned.

• Follows and promotes policy and procedures of the City of Winder.
• Informs and advises the Finance Director on all department issues affecting the City; provides support and information to other department managers.
• Handles confidential files and materials.
• Reviews completed documentation for accuracy of coding and completeness of information.
• Prepares and enters daily receipts, prepares invoices for miscellaneous billings, maintains journals, and reconciles bank accounts, procurement card purchases, and other accounts; summarizes accounts, determines balance(s) outstanding and verifies all bank fees.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations and financial analysis
• Assists with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Processes requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and payments; answers payment inquiries from vendors; follows up on and resolves related problems.
• Monitors and ensures timely payment of all debt service payments.
• Processes payroll and files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Reviews and reconciles subsidiary ledgers and prepares adjustments as needed to the general ledger.
• Monitors and ensures timely payment of all mandated state and federal payroll taxes, processes payments for automatic deposits, deferred compensation, and other benefit plan payments.
• Assists with budget preparations and the annual audit.
• Assists with scanning financial documents.