Accountant II (Interfund)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Interfund Accountant is responsible for the reconciliation of Investment in Cash Pool activity, analysis and reporting on Interfund, Due to From Other Governments, Operating and Sinking Funds, Earnings/Expense Allocations as well as reconciling the entire trial balance activity for targeted funds held by the City. This position is also responsible for managing the Aging of Interfund and Reimbursement to and from the City’s Cash Pool. In addition, the Interfund Accountant responsibilities include the monthly general ledger close as well as other balance sheet and income statement analysis. These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Requirements

Strong understanding of accounting theory and application of general accepted accounting principles and practices.
Intermediate level hands on knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls, including cash, investments and extensive balance sheet reconciliations.
Governmental accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, and financial reporting practices.
Basic Information Systems applications related to accounting functions.
Ability to Demonstrate a minimum intermediate skills level in excel.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Perform complex analytical activities.
Build logical approaches in problem solving.
Maintain accurate records and make accurate arithmetic calculations.
Work on several assignments simultaneously, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently within established guidelines.
Extensive use of common office software including Microsoft Office and applicable specialized finance software applications.
Provide detail oriented and organized work.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
Perform proactively and with flexibility.
Provide outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally).
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college in Accounting or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training.
Direct experience in working in large ERP environment and accounting systems
Five plus years of responsible, professional experience in working with high-volume and complex accounting.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of working knowledge in Municipal Government Accounting
Accounting for cash/intercompany related experience preferred
Oracle based accounting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs complex reconciliations of balance sheet and other accounts held at the City.
Ensure all intercompany activity remains in balance throughout the month.
Prepare and provide status of Interfund Reporting and monitor repayments.
Performs the detail reconciliation of all Tax Allocation District interfund accounts with Invest Atlanta.
Manage and Review all Operating Transfers and reconcile to budgets.
Participate in monthly ledger close by preparing and/or ensuring the accurate and complete recording of financial transactions in accordance with deadlines as determined by management.
Preform trending and variance analysis for all balance sheet, revenue and expense activity for assigned Funds.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Maintain and distribute various assigned roll forward schedules.
Review incoming journal entries from other departments to ensure transactions comply with the City’s policies and procedures and adhere to General Accepted Accounting Principles.
Provide professional assistance and support to management and staff as needed.
Participate in the preliminary and annual fiscal year-end financial audit.
Prepare various PBC audit schedules as needed in a timely manner.
Assist in the documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
Participate in the development or updating of departmental policies and procedures.
May perform other duties as assigned.