Accountant I (Revenue

Description Of Work

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 written out in this job description.

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 written out in this job description.

Under the supervision of the Accountant III-Revenue, Receivables & Debt Supervisor, performs professional accounting work specializing in revenue accounting, receivable accounting, property tax accounting, miscellaneous billings, and revenue reconciliation activities. Responsible for maintaining assigned revenue and receivable general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, analyzing revenue activity, preparing audit work papers, and ensuring the accurate recording and reconciliation of revenue transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidance, and City policies.

Under the supervision of the Accountant III-Revenue, Receivables & Debt Supervisor, performs professional accounting work specializing in revenue accounting, receivable accounting, property tax accounting, miscellaneous billings, and revenue reconciliation activities. Responsible for maintaining assigned revenue and receivable general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, analyzing revenue activity, preparing audit work papers, and ensuring the accurate recording and reconciliation of revenue transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidance, and City policies.

• Maintains assigned revenue and receivable general ledger accounts and prepares monthly reconciliations.
• Prepares and posts journal entries related to revenues, receivables, deferred revenues, collections, property taxes, miscellaneous billings, and other assigned accounting transactions.
• Performs revenue accounting for property taxes, miscellaneous billings, business licenses, assessments, and other City revenues.
• Reconciles subsidiary records and supporting systems to the general ledger and researches discrepancies and variances.
• Assists with monthly and annual revenue reconciliations for all assigned revenue sources.
• Reviews revenue activity for completeness and accuracy and researches unusual transactions.
• Prepares assigned audit work papers, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Assists with month end and year end closing activities by preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Assists in documenting accounting procedures and developing cross-training materials to promote consistency and business continuity.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives related to revenue accounting, receivables, and financial systems.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year’s experience in a related field of work.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• None

• Knowledge of financial accounting and specialized accounting requirements for government entities.
• Knowledge of governmental revenue accounting principles
• Knowledge of accounts receivable…