Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

SUMMARY

The City of Roanoke is seeking an Accountant to maintain financial records, primarily in the area of financial reporting, journal entry preparation, fixed asset routine transactions, payroll information for grants, and related tasks.

• Performs assigned accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and applicable federal and state legislation.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information for complex financial reports.
• Maintains specialized databases and recommends upgrades or modifications to departmental information systems.
• Prepares journal entries, financial reports and statements and verifies financial data for accuracy.
• Assembles statistical and accounting data on request.
• Assists independent auditors as required.
• Provides financial information to other departments.
• Researches and provides financial data on request.
• Performs reconciliations and provides oversight and assistance in municipal government operations.
• Applies systematic collection actions to collect delinquent accounts.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred; 3‑5 years of related experience and/or training in accounting, preferably in the public sector, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of the organization.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Frequently required to stand and sit, occasionally to walk. Must regularly lift or move up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities may be required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quite low.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. We are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the diversity of our employees and creating an inclusive work environment that delivers excellent service.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position.