Accountant III
About The Position
Works under the direction of the Accounting Manager and is responsible for all accounting and financial reporting (internal and external) related to assigned funds. Performs reconciliation functions necessary for the maintenance of accounting system as needed. Compiles, analyzes, and prepares financial information for proper general ledger accounts and sub-systems entries. Aids in the preparation of schedules for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit Report (SAR) when assigned. Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit for assigned area(s). Assists external auditors with the annual audits required. Makes adjusting and closing entries and audits journal entries prepared by other departments for accuracy and sufficiency of funds. Updates and verifies posting transactions to the general ledger and other systems. Prepares financial statements and supporting documentation. Seeks to improve accounting systems by making procedures modification recommendations. Stays abreast of and maintains a professional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Enters transactions to the accounting system and provides financial information and reports using automated accounting system. Prepares balance sheets, income statements, cashflows and other special financial reports. Assists external auditors with annual audit and prepares financial reports for internal and external use (including the ACFR and SAR). Reconciles general ledger account balances and records month-end and year-end transactions. Manages special projects as assigned and completes projects of various levels of complexity. Researches current and new accounting standards and may summarize the results for presentation to management. Maintains financial security by following established internal accounting controls. Interprets city policy/procedures for external customers and auditors.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all accounting and financial reporting (internal and external) related to assigned funds.
- Performs reconciliation functions necessary for the maintenance of accounting system as needed.
- Compiles, analyzes, and prepares financial information for proper general ledger accounts and sub-systems entries.
- Aids in the preparation of schedules for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit Report (SAR) when assigned.
- Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit for assigned area(s).
- Assists external auditors with the annual audits required.
- Makes adjusting and closing entries and audits journal entries prepared by other departments for accuracy and sufficiency of funds.
- Updates and verifies posting transactions to the general ledger and other systems.
- Prepares financial statements and supporting documentation.
- Seeks to improve accounting systems by making procedures modification recommendations.
- Stays abreast of and maintains a professional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Enters transactions to the accounting system and provides financial information and reports using automated accounting system.
- Prepares balance sheets, income statements, cashflows and other special financial reports.
- Assists external auditors with annual audit and prepares financial reports for internal and external use (including the ACFR and SAR).
- Reconciles general ledger account balances and records month-end and year-end transactions.
- Manages special projects as assigned and completes projects of various levels of complexity.
- Researches current and new accounting standards and may summarize the results for presentation to management.
- Maintains financial security by following established internal accounting controls.
- Interprets city policy/procedures for external customers and auditors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
