Accountant I

Job Description

This position is open until filled with a first review date of August 17, 2026.

This position performs professional accounting duties and corrections to ensure proper classification and treatment under the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), generally accepting accounting principles (GAAP), City ordinance, and other state statutes in support of City financial functions and operations.

• Participates in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR); ensures compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) reporting standards and other schedules as required by the State Auditor’s Office (SAO).
• Assists in the development of the annual city budget by providing data, reports, and insight to City Management.
• Assists in decision making, goal setting, scheduling, planning, and problem solving within the accounting division.
• Assures financial system integrity through monitoring and analysis of a full range of accounting activities to include system problem solving.
• Assists in oversight of the general ledger accounting functions. Prepares routine journal entries when required, establishing a clear and concise audit trail. Analyzes accounts and performs account reconciliations.
• Maintains fund accounting system, including general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and journals; verifies, posts, and reconciles transactions; resolves discrepancies; documents procedures and leaves a clear audit trail.
• Provides accounting support for Finance functions including payroll, accounts payable, miscellaneous accounts receivable, investments and utility billing. Updates and maintains supporting state schedules and statistical information for AFR; develops representative graphs and historical data as defined. Performs specialized and complex financial and cost accounting analysis for multiple departments, including grant and special project accounting.
• Responds to requests for information from City staff, auditors, and regulatory agencies, explaining accounting processes and procedures.
• Prepares a variety of regular and special financial reports; develops representative graphs.
• Uploads financial information into EMMA for reporting compliance.
• Reviews financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Assists in the resolution of accounting, budget, and business software system issues, often working with third party consultants.
• Assists with preparation of monthly bank reconciliation.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
• Knowledge of the Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS) accounting structure and guidelines.
• Knowledge of auditing principles.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, City ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Knowledge of internal controls standards.
• Skill in interpreting and applying guidelines, regulations, and policies.
• Skill in performing financial, statistical, budgetary, and cost analyses.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The Assistant Finance Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The manager spot‑checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include GAAP, GASB, BARS manual, internal control procedures, relevant state and federal laws, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

• The work consists of varied financial accounting duties. Strict regulations and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to provide accounting support for assigned city financial operations. Successful performance ensures the efficiency and…