Accounting Analyst

Under general guidance of the Accounting Manager, performs a variety of specialized and complex duties related to accounting transactions, financial analysis, reconciliations, compilation of fiscal data, and preparation of financial reports. Provides technical and analytical support in the City's budget development, preparation, administration, monitoring, and reporting processes, as well as other financial operations and special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance.

• Support the accounts payable process: process invoices, pay vendors, maintain vendor relationships, and manage records.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records, invoices, and manage the accounts payable ledger.
• Reconcile, correct, audit and process financial transactions.
• Process ACH returns and reversals; and Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) payments.
• Coordinate wire transfers
• Verify accuracy and appropriateness of amounts, and posts transactions onto computerized data entry program supporting financial accounting system
• Trace transactions to source documents and/or other departments to determine discrepancies and makes recommendations for correcting entries
• Reconcile, balances ledgers, and compile reports on recurring basis, such as cash receipts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reports for year-end closing or other time periods, as needed
• Post and balance subsidiary ledgers such as cash, A/P, and transfer data to general ledger.
• Support the Finance Department in various aspects of the City's budget development, preparation, administration, monitoring, and reporting processes, including operating and capital budgets, the annual budget book, and other budget-related activities and special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance.
• Handle utility refunds
• Handle year end reports such as 1099 form and Unclaimed Property.
• Manage the Procurement Card (P-Card) process: issue cards, manage transactions and reconcile statements, set spending limits, ensure compliance with agency policies, and train users.
• Support audits and reconciliations by maintaining detailed records, reviewing supporting documentation, and collaborating with auditors.
• Prepare financial reports, including monthly and annual closing of books.

• Advanced technical knowledge of the practices, terminology, and principles of bookkeeping, accounting practices, clerical and office procedures and methods, business mathematics and record keeping.
• Understanding and ability to apply knowledge of accounting and auditing standards during reconciliation and journal entry.
• Expertise in budget preparation, administration, and control.
• Thorough command of spreadsheet programs and in-depth procedural knowledge of the fiscal system, in particular relational databases.
• In-depth knowledge of pertinent laws and regulations applying to financial operations and transactions.
• Sufficient keyboarding skills to perform data entry into financial accounting system
• Math skills sufficient to compute sums, quotients, fractions, precents and ratios.
• Software:
  Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Visio), financial accounting systems.

• Organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks.
• Adhere to established deadlines and produce work that consistently meets or exceeds team benchmarks.
• Interpret information accurately and make decisions in compliance with applicable Federal/State/ City regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Function independently in a fast-paced environment, as well as part of a team.
• Proficient in professional written communication and public speaking in English
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Prepare detailed analyses of accounting transactions and compose reports that adequately communicate status
• Analyze technical problems and develop and apply appropriate solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Use automated information systems to develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and documents.

• Planning and organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and detailed oriented
• Strong ethic and personal motivation, high professional standards and demonstrated resilience.
• Advanced database skills with the ability to sort and retrieve records, create layouts and reports, create and work…