Accountant Job at Macon-Bibb County Government in Macon

Overview

The position of Accountant is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze and maintain governmental financial records utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.

The following duties are representative of the work required for this job, distributed among a team of three Accountants and two Senior Accountants. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Maintains the general ledger, prepares and post entries, prepares monthly journal vouchers, reviews financial reports, and prepares year-end closing.
• Performs reconciliation of accounts and performs complex transactions.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations and posts adjusting journal entries.
• Performs monthly investment reconciliations and posts adjusting journal entries.
• Updates Unclaimed Property Report on monthly basis.
• Performs due to/due from and transfer in/transfer out reconciliations on weekly basis and posts journal entries.
• Performs monthly reconciliations for gas and parts accounts and posts journal entries.
• Updates sales and purchases of capital items (Land, Buildings, Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment) and posts journal entries on monthly basis.
• Performs monthly reconciliations for purchasing card and post journal entries.
• Performs Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll reconciliation and posts Journal Entries.
• Preparation of reporting requests as required by governmental and other external agencies.
• Assists internal and external Auditors by providing data and reports needed to complete audits.
• Performs analysis of general ledger accounts for missing payment and incorrect entries.
• Assists with review and processing of selected disbursements.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with user departments, agencies, fellow employees and members of the general public.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

The Accountant should possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; some experience in accounting is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

The Accountant must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, preferably governmental accounting.
• Ability to check, verify and balance accounts to general ledger.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to finance and accounting.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report preparation.
• Knowledge of a variety of operational concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work; set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with members of all levels within the organization.
• Skill in using personal computers and relevant office programs.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.

If you have any problems submitting your applications, please contact the NeoGov Applicant Support Hotline Toll Free at 855-524-5627, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER