Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

The Accountant is a responsible, professional position in the City’s Accounting Division. The role supports the Accounting Manager and involves administration of municipal accounting duties, including general accounting, financial reporting, and special assignments such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, capital asset accounting, budget administration, and internal audit.

Work is 100% on‑site, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the first six months. After that a hybrid schedule may be considered, with a minimum of 50% in‑office.

• Administer existing accounting processes and procedures: prepare general ledger reconciliations, review and approve budget revisions and journal entries, prepare budgetary ordinances, track supplemental budget appropriations, calculate and distribute interest earnings, administer grant accounting, and oversee monthly and annual financial close.
• Administer the internal audit function: evaluate and resolve deficiencies, develop audit programs, conduct audits of cash, purchasing cards, travel expense reports, grants, payroll, and accounts payable, and present findings and recommendations.
• Report to the Accounting Manager on assignments, special projects, and budgetary matters; provide recommendations for process improvements; supervise the Division in the Manager’s absence.
• Interact with peers: facilitate cooperation, promote teamwork, share knowledge, and provide coverage as needed.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; adjust schedule based on operational demands.

• Complete special projects and prepare reports or surveys for external entities.
• Respond to internal requests for financial information and assistance.
• Compose vendor proposals and attend after‑hours City Council meetings as needed.
• Assist in formal presentations to the City Council and other interested groups.
• Audit financial records of businesses regulated by or contracted with the City for compliance.
• Perform special reviews or audits as requested.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college with major coursework in accounting or governmental finance.
• Passing score on comprehensive testing for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• At least two years of experience in government accounting and fiscal operations.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards Financial Management System.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CPEO, or CIA.
• Professional internal audit experience.

• Constant sitting with occasional walking through a multi‑level facility.
• Frequent squatting, reaching, and twisting to file documents; occasional bending, kneeling, and balancing.
• Light grasping and fine manipulation; occasional firm grasp for equipment use.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds with dollies or carts.

Work is performed indoors in a primarily sedentary office environment. The role requires communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies and may involve periods of high activity and stress.

• Background checks, including employment references, criminal history, credit check (if applicable), driver’s license record, and education verification.
• Drug screen.
• Legal entitlement to work in the United States.
• Potential written test on accounting principles and practices.

Eligible employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English may qualify for a bi‑weekly stipend under the Multilingual Stipend Program, varying by proficiency and usage.