Accountant

Roswell, GA; Roswell, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roswell, Georgia is seeking an Accountant to support fiscal monitoring and to develop, prepare and maintain financial reports, statements and records in accordance with GAAP and GASB. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls and timely financial processing.

You will record deposits, assist with year-end closing and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report work, prepare journal entries in Munis, reconcile accounts, and coordinate audits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB and FASB standards used in governmental accounting.
• Experience preparing financial statements and reports in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Strong Excel and generalized financial software skills for budgeting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Record cash deposits, bank transfers and journal entries for receipts.
• Assist with year-end closing and preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Prepare and update schedules related to unclaimed property and other monthly reconciliations.
• Coordinate asset disposal processes and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and entries in Munis; test ERP patches/updates.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Munis ERP

Tools

Munis ERP

Job description

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Accountant

Full Time 8810-Clerical Office Roswell, GA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1513

Salary Range: $53,117.25 To $86,951.90 Annually

*Salary and title are commensurate with experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Code: F304

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is for fiscal monitoring to develop, prepare, revise and/or maintain a variety of basic accounting and financial reports, statements, transactions and records in accordance with applicable laws, codes, statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances. Employee receives general supervision by the Accounting Manager to perform tasks within a broad framework of policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Records cash deposits to the City on a daily basis, perform bank transfers as necessary, and journal entries for miscellaneous receipts.
• Assists with all aspects of fiscal year-end closing activities including the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, including all adjusting and closing entries.
• Prepares and updates basis schedules monthly related to unclaimed property; prepares related journal entries; prepares related returns to be filed to all states as required; researches requirements to maintain compliance. May be assigned to conduct audits of businesses licensed in the city to determine business license tax and other revenues by examining financial records and researching information obtained from other databases to ensure compliance with local laws.
• Coordinates the City's asset disposal process (GovDeals, etc).
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations of the central bank and trustee bank accounts.
• Prepares journal entries and enters into ERP (Munis).
• Prepares and reconciles hotel monthly entries and schedules.
• Tests ERP when patches/updates are made.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Three (3) years of formal training and experience in financial analysis and actual experience in preparing financial statements that conform to those standards or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid State of Georgia Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Special Requirements:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of the accounting and budget processes, internal controls, bookkeeping procedures, automated accounting systems, fund accounting encumbrances, accounting system requirements and knowledge of applicable laws, statutes, rules, codes, and ordinances.
• Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), theory, practice and standards established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) relative to financial statement preparation, general ledger maintenance and reconciliation, and fund accounting.
• Knowledge of City, County and State laws and statutes concerning vehicle tags and titles.
• Knowledge of Business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Skill in interpersonal, oral and written communications.
• Skill in decision making and organization.
• Ability to prepare statistical and financial information for business planning and evaluation. Strong computer skills including demonstrated experience in creating complex spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and Internet applications required (Excel, Word, etc.). Skill in using automated and computerized financial systems.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as computer, calculator, scanner, copy machine, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, the public and manager.
• Knowledge of City organizational structure, processes, and inter-relationships. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, problem-solving environment.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with standard operating procedures and supervisory directions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary to light which requires the ability to exert light physical effort, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Tasks also required the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Roswell, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.