Accountant Iii (General Accounting Supervisor

Job Title

Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, performs advanced professional governmental accounting and supervisory work directing the City's General Accounting function.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, performs advanced professional governmental accounting and supervisory work directing the City's General Accounting function. Responsible for oversight of the general ledger, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing processes, complex accounting transactions, and the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Supervises assigned accounting staff and provides technical guidance to departments on accounting, financial reporting, and internal control matters. Utilizes the City's MUNIS financial management system to maintain accurate financial records, support financial reporting, and promote sound fiscal management.

Supervises, plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned accounting staff; provides training, coaching, and performance management.

Oversee the City's general ledger and ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.

Directs month-end and year-end closing activities, including review of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and adjusting entries.

Reviews and approves complex account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, researched, and resolved in a timely manner.

Performs technical accounting research and recommends appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with GASB, GAAP, and other applicable accounting standards.

Develops, implements, and maintains accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen financial reporting and ensure regulatory compliance.

Oversee financial reporting for assigned funds, departments, and governmental activities.

Reviews and approves journal entries, account analyses, financial statements, and other accounting reports.

Monitors compliance with internal controls and identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflow efficiencies, and financial reporting.

Performs complex financial analysis to support management decision-making, budget development, and long-term financial planning.

Provides technical accounting guidance and training to Finance staff and other City departments as necessary

Coordinates special accounting projects, financial studies, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Assists the Accounting Manager with implementing new accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and division-wide initiatives.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Ten (10) years' experience in a related field of work. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special

Qualifications:

None

Knowledge of financial accounting and specialized accounting requirements for government entities.

Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board guidelines.

Knowledge of the Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting model.

Knowledge of internal financial controls.

Knowledge of accounting principles.

Knowledge of utility accounting principles

Knowledge of computerized financial software.

Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel at an advanced level.

Skill in analyzing complex financial problems and identifying solutions.

Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.

Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.

Skill in setting priorities for competing projects with established deadlines.

Skill in performing complex mathematical calculations.

Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.

Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Supervises assigned accounting staff.

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.…