Accounting Analyst

Under the general guidance and leadership of the City Clerk-Treasurer, the Accounting Analyst provides professional support for the City’s month-end and year-end financial closing processes. This role is responsible for preparing and posting recurring journal entries, applying established allocation methodologies, performing account reconciliations, maintaining financial schedules, and assisting with financial reporting and audit preparation.

The position requires strong analytical skills, accuracy, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to interpret and apply governmental accounting principles. The Accounting Analyst supports assigned accounting functions to ensure timely, well-documented, and audit-ready financial information that contributes to the City’s monthly financial reporting process.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Prepares, enters, and maintains recurring journal entries, adjustments, accruals, and other month-end transactions required to complete the City’s financial close.
• Applies allocation methods developed by senior accounting staff (e.g., Accountant I) to monthly and annual expenses, ensuring consistent and accurate distribution to appropriate funds and departments.
• Performs assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts, investment accounts, grant-related accounts, prepaid items, and other reconcilable accounts.
• Assists in preparing month-end and year-end schedules, analysis, supporting work papers, and reconciliations necessary for internal reporting and external audits.
• Supports fixed asset accounting by preparing routine updates, verifying activity, and maintaining documentation provided by senior accountants.
• Reviews financial activity for accuracy, identifies variances or discrepancies, and works with accounting staff to resolve issues and ensure proper documentation.
• Assists in maintaining organized financial files, electronic records, and supporting documentation in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Utilizes the City’s enterprise financial system, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to analyze financial data, process accounting entries, and maintain detailed support for assigned tasks.
• Provides general accounting support to City departments by researching financial information, responding to inquiries, and explaining accounting procedures.
• Supports preparation of annual audit schedules and responds to routine auditor requests with guidance from senior accounting staff.
• Assists with monitoring grant-related expenditures and preparing basic grant reconciliation schedules in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Participates in process improvement efforts to strengthen internal controls and enhance the efficiency of accounting workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and basic governmental fund accounting.
• Ability to prepare accurate journal entries, reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend follow-up actions.
• Familiarity with municipal finance procedures, internal controls,…