DWM Accountant III (Office of Finance Administration)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant III is an intermediate-level professional position that reports directly to the Accounting Manager. This role is responsible for performing professional accounting functions, including procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting activities. The position requires the ability to work independently while performing at a full professional level. Responsibilities include maintaining complex accounting records; processing invoices, checks, projects, journal entries, and reports; managing invoice receipts and daily reporting activities; running Oracle reports; submitting monthly reports; and following up on processed transactions.

Requirements

Knowledge of Principles and practices of governmental accounting
Knowledge of Procure to Pay process
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, intercompany activity and extensive balance sheet reconciliations
Governmental accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, and financial reporting practices
Basic Information Systems applications for accounting functions
Effective Communication
Ability to work with Oracle ERP
Extensive use of common office software including Microsoft Office and applicable specialized finance software applications
Performing complex analytical activities
Maintaining accurate records and making accurate arithmetic calculations
Work on several assignments simultaneously, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently within established guidelines
Providing detail-oriented and organized work
Working cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
Performing proactively and with flexibility
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
A minimum of six (6) years of related work experience
Experience working in a government setting
Direct experience working in a large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment and accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

Oracle based accounting software is preferred.
Experience working with Oracle Applications preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs complex reconciliations of balance sheet and other accounts held by the city
Participates 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
Performs trending and variance analysis for all balance sheet, revenue, and expense activity for assigned Funds.
Identifies and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner.
Processes periodic journal entries for the departments to ensure transactions are complete with supporting documentation
Works on the day-to-day operations of accounting & accounts Payable operations
Assists in the documentation and monitoring of transactions
Participates in the development or updating of departmental policies and procedures
Coordinates with various Department employees, Financial System employees for the ongoing maintenance of processed transactions in the Oracle Financial System
Provides monthly reports on activities in excel format
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive financial data
Provides professional assistance and support to management and staff as needed
Researches, analyzes, and corrects discrepancies or escalates to higher level
Answers questions from internal and external customers
Identifies opportunities to further improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes & procedures
May troubleshoot issues from lower-level staff
Performs other related tasks and special projects as required.
May perform other duties as assigned.