Accountant I

City of Idaho Falls; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Idaho Falls is seeking an entry-level Accountant I to perform professional accounting and financial analysis, monthly reporting, development of internal controls, and budget preparation under the supervision of the Finance Director.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and budgets for all city departments and for the annual audit, preparing journal entries, payroll reporting, and assisting auditors with documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or public finance or anticipation to graduate within six months of hire in aforementioned degrees; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of municipal accounting principles and practices; proficiency with Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and budgets for all City departments, Council, and for the annual financial audit.
• Prepare journal entries including interdepartmental transfers, expenditures and revenues; depreciation, receivables and payables.
• Analyze account activities and perform corrections and reconciliations for general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Assist with payroll processing and reporting.
• Prepare year-end audit work papers and coordinate with auditors to provide requested documentation.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and the comprehensive financial report.
• Review departments for compliance with internal controls and city policies.
• Cross-train with Finance staff to provide support as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or public finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Be a part of a dynamic team whose common goal is to make a difference in our community.It is amazing to know that by being a part of the City of Idaho Falls team, you would be doing important work for our community that affects people’s lives. Every day brings new challenges and rewards!Job Description:The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for an entry-level Accountant I. This position performs a variety of professional accounting and financial analysis, monthly reporting, development of internal controls, and budget preparation.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under general supervision of the Finance Director or designee.Job duties may include the following:Assists in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and budget for all City departments, Council, and for the City’s annual financial audit.Prepares journal entries for city financials. Such entries may include interdepartmental transfers, expenditures and revenues; depreciation, receivables and payables, etc.Analyze account activities and identify corrections to assist in monitoring the integrity of general ledger and subsidiary ledger entries; perform related adjustments and reconciliations.Assists with preparing, processing, and reporting payroll related functions.Prepare year-end audit work papers and perform internal procedures needed to ensure the integrity and quality of financial accounting records. Works with auditors to provide requested documentation and information.Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and the annual comprehensive financial report.Assists in reviewing, developing, and auditing other departments for compliance with internal controls, financial, city, and personnel policies.Works with auditors; pulls the documentation needed and verifies entries into the financial system; Assists other departments with problems; answers questions when needed.Cross-train with other Finance staff to become familiar with duties and assignments to provide support when assigned.Performs related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. Education and Experience:A. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or public finance or anticipation to graduate within six months of hire in aforementioned degrees;ORB. An equivalent combination of education and experience.2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Working knowledge of principles and practices of municipal accounting; working knowledge of standard office procedures; working knowledge of accounting systems; Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheet program; some knowledge of City fiscal management goals and objectives.Ability to prepare complete and accurate reports and statements of a complex nature; ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data; ability to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately; ability to analyze accounting systems and procedures; ability to adapt to unique accounting problems where established procedures do not always apply; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with Department Heads, Supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.3. Special Qualifications: None4. Work Environment:Typical office setting with typical climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, not generally involving muscular strain. Job functions normally require talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed with or without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.Pay Range:$65,145.60 - $70,886.40Benefits:Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, vision and life coverage. You will also be eligible for retirement benefits through PERSI. PERSI is a defined benefit plan that offers guaranteed retirement benefits for full-time employees.