Accountant; Provisional

Job Summary

The Town of Irondequoit is seeking someone with demonstrated experience maintaining accounting records and preparing financial reports and analyses. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a higher‑level staff member. We are looking for someone with good knowledge of the principles, procedures and terminology of both general and governmental accounting, as well as the techniques of internal control and audit procedures as defined by the federal government.

Should also have the ability to prepare and analyze financial and statistical records, and resourcefulness in solving accounting problems.

• Maintains general books of accounts including general ledgers and journals, making adjustments or entries and preparing financial summaries.
• Supervises or participates in the posting of accounting data to general ledger accounts from subsidiary records and papers.
• Maintains expenditure and budgetary control accounts and prepares reports relating to the status of such accounts.
• Examines and/or personally prepares vouchers, claims and payroll supporting data.
• Conducts audits of various financial records.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• New York State Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• HSA option
• EAP
• Paid Holidays

Non‑exempt

The term provisional means that you will be required to take the next Civil Service examination for this title, and place among the top three (3) candidates on the examination list in order to be eligible for a permanent appointment.