Staff Accountant Job at Government Jobs in Phenix City
Government Jobs, Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Staff Accountant
Under the direction of the Comptroller, administers the daily operations of the Accounting Division to include bank reconciliations, general journal entries, grants management, general ledger account reconciliations, maintaining special funds and capital projects, fixed assets, internal audit procedures, and revenue collection. Assists with routine, purchasing, payroll, revenue, and financial administration operations.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.
Ensures that state laws, regulations and city procedures are followed in regards to accounting and purchasing guidelines
Stays abreast of accounting standards to ensure accounting information is in accordance with GAAP and GASB
Assists in developing policies and procedures related to accounting, financial administration, purchasing, accounts payable, and revenue collection operations.
Manages the daily operations of the Accounting Division
Assisting with the preparation and review of bank and investment account reconciliations ensuring are completed accurately and timely each month
Monitors activity of accounts, researching transactions in order to ensure proper reporting
Ensures accurate fund accounting, generating and reviewing journal entries and ensuring transactions are posted in the correct fund and to the correct account
Ensures Special Fund and all subsidiary ledgers are properly reconciled, transactions properly recorded, and documentation maintained.
Monitors the activity of capital projects and ensures accurate reporting and documentation of project funds and activity
Maintains accurate recording and reporting of fixed assets
Ensures proper financial administration, recording, and reporting of grants
Performs Internal Audit procedures to include reviewing internal controls over financial operations and activities of operations affecting financial resources to ensure operations are in compliance with the city policies and procedures and financial standards and regulations.
Assists with the accounts payable, revenue collection and financial administration functions of the department
Maintain work area in an organized and neat manner
Education/Training Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
Experience Five (5) years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a governmental setting Extensive experience in relative field preferred
Knowledge of: Concepts of accounting laws, practices and principles Purchasing, accounts payable and cash management procedures Federal, State, and Municipal laws and regulations governing finance, purchasing and revenue collection
Ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form Read, use mathematical and writing skills to review, comprehend, analyze and report on complex financial matters Utilize computer skills including software for word-processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, database utilization and other specialized accounting and financial software Work from administrative direction in terms of broadly defined goals Plan activities and work efficiently to meet deadlines Build and maintain relationships with other employees and supervisors Work non-duty hours including weekend or holidays when necessary Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
Environment: Work location will be indoors with potential for overnight travel to attend and participate in training, meeting and activities
Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details (Download PDF reader) Key Working Relationship: Other Finance Department employees to include Finance Director and Comptroller, Staff of designated City Financial Institutions