Description

To function as a Staff Accountant and assist Director of Finance and City Manager with various accounting tasks.

An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following:  (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Prepares monthly reconciliations and maintains supporting schedules for the City accounts as instructed by the Director of Finance. 
• Supports the Director of Finance and City Manager in development of the City budget.
• Serve as the Deputy Treasurer. 
• Prepares and monitors DDA tax capture report for real/personal Ad Valorem, Homestead/non-Homestead, and IFT properties.
• Prepares and monitors various utility related reports as instructed by City Manager.
• Produces accurate and timely accounting reports, as requested.
• Assist in development and maintenance of tax roll.
• Financial analysis as necessary to support financial decisions as instructed by Director of Finance or City Manager.
• Prepares correspondence, records, reports and other general information as requested by the Director of Finance.
• Supports grant administrators, providing all financial support as necessary.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrable knowledge and ability in the methods and standard practices of accounting, data processing and management.
• Knowledge of basic laws, ordinances and regulations affecting the operation of municipal government financing.
• Experience in accounting with a preference for municipal accounting.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity regarding a broad range of City-related information.
• Ability to accurately assemble data, analyze and interpret results.
• General knowledge and ability of materials and equipment to carry out duties.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with City officials, employees, the general public and various contractual professionals utilized by the City.
• Ability to train and evaluate the performance of team members or others in department.