Accountant

City of Casa Grande•510 E. Florence Blvd. Casa Grande, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a full range of professional accounting, technical review and financial reporting duties. This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of June 11th. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting, and three years’ experience in budgeting and finance, governmental experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles related to public sector financial management.
Knowledge of advanced accounting entries and how to reconcile general ledger accounts.
Skill in computerized financial and billing systems.
Skill in Microsoft Office products to include advanced knowledge of excel spreadsheet software applications.
Skill in reading, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
Skill in correcting and updating financial records and database systems.
Skill in recording, analyzing, verifying, reconciling, and reporting accounting and utility transactions; maintaining records.
Skill in solving problems, critical thinking and researching discrepancies.
Skill in analyzing financial/account information and draw valid conclusions.
Skill in communicating both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization using clearly organized thoughts, proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
Skill in handling multiple projects simultaneously and using good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
Skill in working independently and as part of a team.
Skill in providing superior customer service for both internal and external customers.
Skill in meeting deadlines of fast turnaround projects.

Nice To Haves

Governmental experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers and accounts; examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; corrects financial records as necessary.
Creates and maintains accounting systems as required in order to comply with various governmental agency guidelines, policies and procedures; prepares reports required by Federal agencies and auditors.
Prepares and maintains a variety of accounting systems including general ledger, utility, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets and other accounting systems.
Prepares and reviews computer input data for monthly financial reports; assists in the preparation of the annual financial statements.
Reviews month-end expenditure and revenue account reports to verify there are no discrepancies prior to closing.
Reviews monthly customer and billing reports to verify there are no discrepancies prior to closing.
Prepares and enters journal entries for allocations, purchases, adjustments, re-classifications account closures, system adjustments, and/or other related information.
Prepares a variety of routine reports and spreadsheets related to financial activities.
Performs collection activities and actively manages accounts receivable balances.
Prepares and maintains a variety of schedules.
Sets up, maintains and reconciles a variety of program ledgers and accounts.
Responds to requests for information; provides assistance and technical information to City staff and others within scope of authority.
Performs financial report distribution after thorough review by supervisor.
Oversees accounts payable and/or billing and collections activities.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Supervises accounts payable and/or billing and collection staff.