Accountant Job at Town of Camp Verde in Casa Grande

Overview

Under general supervision, processes and analyzes accounts payable and receivable, budget, revenue and other technical accounting transactions; reviews, researches, reconciles and assures the accuracy of the ledgers and accounts; administers budget and tracks expenditures. The following duties are representative and not a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification; incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Responsibilities

• Administers Town budget, tracks expenditures, and coordinates budget development; monitors budget and financial variables, revenue cycle and expenditure trends.
• Analyzes and verifies journal entries and bank reconciliations; verifies the accuracy of financial records; researches and resolves accounting and budget issues; interprets and explains financial policies and rules.
• Monitors accounting documents and procedures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, state, and City policies and practices.
• Manages the preparation and filing of financial reports; analyzes expenditures and develops revenue projections; coordinates external financial reporting and work with external auditors.
• Posts documents and computer accounting entries; performs other technical accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, special fund accounting, bank deposits, reconciliations, and capital assets; reviews and validates data.
• Reviews source documents for compliance to rules and regulations; determines proper handling of financial and technical transactions within designated limits; reports discrepancies.
• Checks documents for validity and accuracy of information; performs mathematical calculations; records, files and distributes related paperwork and technical documents.
• Maintains financial records and associated filing systems; verifies and enters payments, receipts, and other data into the computer tracking systems; codes documents, processes transactions, updates accounts, compiles documentation, and generates reports.
• Responds to requests for information; provides technical information within scope of authority; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to manager for resolution.
• Assures that all reports and paperwork are completed in a timely manner; updates, corrects, retrieves and releases information according to procedures.
• Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information.
• Performs the duties of the Public Service Retirement System Secretary assigned to oversee the scheduling and agenda disbursement of the local board.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license.

Required Knowledge

• Town organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• General accounting standards, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Public Sector accounting and budgeting principles and methods, including payroll and special fund rules and procedures.
• Applicable state and Federal rules, codes and regulations.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
• General ledger reconciliation procedures.
• Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Required Skill

• Interpreting and applying accounting rules and Town policies and procedures.
• Maintaining interrelated financial and technical records, and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Analyzing and interpreting financial documents, and preparing financial reports.
• Correcting and updating financial information systems.
• Performing mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy; reviewing and verifying calculations.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and general public.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration; AND two year’s government accounting and budgeting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.