Accountant I

City of Manhattan Kansas•Manhattan, KS

6d•$56,641 - $67,960

About The Position

The Accountant I performs professional, technical, and analytical duties supporting city-wide accounting and budget functions in the Finance Department. Under supervision, the position serves as a liaison to assigned internal departments and handles accounting and finance work requiring an understanding of accounting theory and practice. The role supports budget development and ongoing management, prepares financial reports and forecasts, performs reconciliations and audits, and ensures compliance with applicable financial requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures. Other responsibilities may include special assessments, banking functions, capital improvement planning, audit support, city-wide budgeting, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and month-end and year-end closing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another related business field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
High-level user of spreadsheets, word-processing software, and relational databases.
Working knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional budgeting, accounting, or financial administration experience.
Knowledge of municipal, state, or federal government operations.

Responsibilities

Serve as a finance and accounting liaison to one or more assigned internal departments.
Prepare and maintain financial and business transactions using applicable accounting principles.
Assist supported departments with operational budget and Capital Improvement Program development and preparation.
Conduct ongoing budget review and management, including preparing financial forecasts.
Prepare budgetary and financial reports.
Interpret accounting records, reports, and statements.
Perform basic and mid-level general ledger reconciliations, reporting, and data verification.
Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements.
Conduct desk and field audits.
Perform general Finance Department duties and assigned work involving areas such as special assessments, banking, capital improvement planning, internal and external audits, city-wide budgeting, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and month-end and year-end closing.
Conduct financial research and maintain records and documentation.
Attend meetings and trainings, perform additional assigned duties, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

Retirement/pension through the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS), with voluntary contributions available through Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
Wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
10.5 paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
12 to 26 days of paid vacation per year, based on years of service.
12 days of paid sick leave per year.
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave.
Tuition and fee reimbursement of up to $8,000 per calendar year.
Professional development funding based on department budget; certification or licensure may be reimbursed.
Long-term disability and employer-paid group life insurance.
Basic life insurance, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefit options.
Boot, clothing, and vehicle allowances, if applicable.
City-issued cell phone, if applicable.