Business Operations - Accountant

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Job Summary:

100% onsite
PT - 20 hours

Must haves:
• Experience with Governmental Accounting
• Proficient with PeopleSoft, Workiva, Debtbook, and Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft 365 Suite experience

• Problem solving and analysis
• Organization and time management
• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail

Required Abilities
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Maintain complete and accurate records
• Adapt to changing regulations and policies
• Prepare clear and concise reports

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience Accounting Key

Performs a variety of detailed analytical accounting, statistical processes and reporting for assigned accounts. Reconciles account balances, creates journal entries, manages fixed assets, and records depreciation. Assists with the month-end/year-end closing process. Runs reports for financial system, payroll system, and sub systems. Reviews employee travel requisitions to ensure cost-effective means of travel.

Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may
vary based on assignment.

Essential Functions
1. Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers and accounts, examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, and corrects financial records as necessary.
2. Prepares transactions for a variety of accounting systems, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, property taxes, and other accounting systems.
3. Prepares and reviews computer input data for monthly financial reports, including general ledger reclassifications and month-end journal entries.
4. Prepares reconciliations and month end journal entries for various City accounts.
5. Researches and resolves cash reconciling items between the general ledger, bank, and accounting subsystems.
6. Monitors financial transactions and maintains internal controls.

May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Fiscal Responsibility
Limited fiscal responsibility – Requests approval for financial actions beyond an established threshold.

Experience Requirements
1 year of experience in accounting or related experience.
• Generally accepted accounting principles
• Financial statement preparation
• Tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Cost accounting and budgeting practices