Accounting Specialist II

City of Shreveport • Texas Street, LA

2d

About The Position

Accounting Specialist II is the second or intermediate level class to which Accounting Specialist positions are allocated in the classified service. The position performs detailed accounting analysis for the Fund Accountant and Director of Accounting, reviews clerical personnel’s work, reconciles accounts and fund binders, investigates unusual balances, prepares journal entries, and reviews computer runs for accuracy. It also conducts research on request, reconciles bank accounts, monitors City departments’ budget spending, maintains budget records, and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Eight years of clerical experience, including six years of directly related accounting principal and/or banking experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Working knowledge of office software.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed accounting analysis for the Fund Accountant and Director of Accounting on a regular basis.
• Reviews the work of clerical personnel.
• Reconciles accounts and fund binders and investigates unusual balances.
• Prepares journal entries and examines computer runs for accuracy.
• Performs research for accounting and other personnel upon request.
• Reconciles bank accounts.
• Monitors budgetary spending for City departments.
• Maintains budget records.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED