Accounting Representative II

City of Garland•Azusa, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing general accounting functions to support the department including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, month-end close, year-end close, audit preparation and various reconciliations. This position supports financial operations through journal entries, invoice processing, payment processing, account reconciliations, accruals, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Pre-audit financial documents to evaluate record completeness and ensure proper controls in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Review vendor invoices, billing requests, and expense reports to verify accuracy of payables within the financial system. Prepare and maintain documentation of returned, stale dated, non-sufficient funding and/or other checks not cashed. Void and cancel checks or invoices in the system. Record, file and maintain accounting documents including journal entries, checks, expense reports, wire transfers and communications for retention to comply with City Directives and IRS Arbitrage requirements. Assist with the preparation of financial documentation and reports as needed. Analyze and prepare month-end and year-end accruals, journal entries, financial reports, reconciliations, accruals, and accounts. Respond to internal and external audit inquiries. Process and maintain control records of financial transactions including revenues, expenditures, receipts, assets, ad valorem tax, investments and bank transactions. Reconcile accounts to ensure accurate balances while remaining compliant with established accounting practices.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
4 years of experience in accounts payable, general ledger accounting, bank and/or cash reconciliations, and/or bookkeeping or similar
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
Comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable processes and reconciliation practices
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting terminology, methods, and standard business practices
Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Intermediate skill with financial and accounting systems
Intermediate mathematical and financial record keeping skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
Experience in local government
Experience with Workday Financials

Responsibilities

Performing general accounting functions to support the department including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, month-end close, year-end close, audit preparation and various reconciliations.
Supporting financial operations through journal entries, invoice processing, payment processing, account reconciliations, accruals, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
Pre-auditing financial documents to evaluate record completeness and ensure proper controls in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Reviewing vendor invoices, billing requests, and expense reports to verify accuracy of payables within the financial system.
Preparing and maintaining documentation of returned, stale dated, non-sufficient funding and/or other checks not cashed.
Voiding and canceling checks or invoices in the system.
Recording, filing and maintaining accounting documents including journal entries, checks, expense reports, wire transfers and communications for retention to comply with City Directives and IRS Arbitrage requirements.
Assisting with the preparation of financial documentation and reports as needed.
Analyzing and preparing month-end and year-end accruals, journal entries, financial reports, reconciliations, accruals, and accounts.
Responding to internal and external audit inquiries.
Processing and maintaining control records of financial transactions including revenues, expenditures, receipts, assets, ad valorem tax, investments and bank transactions.
Reconciling accounts to ensure accurate balances while remaining compliant with established accounting practices.