Accountant II

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the Accountant II has the responsibility for the maintenance of accounts, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, assisting with monthly financials, and assisting in budget preparation & review.

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Ability to maintain accounts and records, prepare reports summarizing the status of accounts and activities involving municipal transactions.
• Must possess exceptional customer service relations and coordination skills.
• Expected to exercise independent judgment within established guidelines.

Work is performed in a standard office environment with low to moderate noise level. Subject to sitting for an extended period of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, lifting and putting away such items as records and office supplies of moderate weight of up to 40 pounds. Work with a wide variety of people, some of whom may be irate or difficult.

All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

The City of Mount Pleasant prohibits job discrimination for reasons of a person's ethnic origin, political association, religion, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, gender identity, pregnancy, spirituality, belief, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, and age, which has no bearing on their qualification, performance, and ability.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Five years’ experience in accounting applications.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.