Accountant

Ogden City Government; South Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

URS pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Ogden City Government is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join the Finance team in South Ogden. The role covers payroll, accounts payable, receivables, reconciliations, budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting, with collaboration across City staff and the Finance Director.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field) and has two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with two years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Caselle experience preferred but not required.
• Candidates should be accurate, organized, able to meet deadlines and communicate well with coworkers, vendors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, including required federal and state reporting.
• Review and process invoices, accounts payable, vendor documentation, W-9s, and year-end 1099s.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, credit card accounts, building permits, and other general ledger accounts.
• Assist with preparation of the City's annual budget, financial audit, and single audit when required.
• Process travel reimbursements and per diem payments.
• Research financial information and translate complex data into clear, usable information for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors and City departments to resolve discrepancies and keep records accurate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Caselle accounting software

Job description

South Ogden City is looking for a detail-oriented, dependable, and friendly professional to join our Finance team. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, keeping things organized, and being part of a team that supports the community, this may be a great fit.

In this position, you'll have the opportunity to work across many areas of municipal finance, including payroll, accounts payable, receivables, reconciliations, budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting. You'll work closely with the Finance Director and other City staff and play an important role in keeping the City's financial operations accurate, organized, and running smoothly.

What you'll do:

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, including required federal and state reporting.
• Review and process invoices, accounts payable, vendor documentation, W-9s, and year-end 1099s.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, credit card accounts, building permits, and other general ledger accounts.
• Assist with preparation of the City's annual budget, financial audit, and single audit when required.
• Process travel reimbursements and per diem payments.
• Research financial information and help turn complex financial data into clear, useful information.
• Work with vendors and City departments to resolve discrepancies and keep financial records accurate.

What we're looking for:

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting or a related field and two years of progressively responsible related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with Caselle accounting software is preferred but not required.

We're especially interested in someone who is accurate, organized, comfortable working with deadlines, and able to communicate well with coworkers, vendors, and the public.

Starting Pay: $26.19–$33.83 per hour and includes medical, dental, URS pension, and paid time off.