Accountant II

slcgov; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

slcgov seeks an Accountant II to perform general to highly complex accounting tasks across AR, AP, payroll, cost accounting, asset management and more. Incumbent analyzes journal vouchers, prepares balance sheets, closing entries and financial reports, and supports budget processes.

Minimum qualifications include a four-year accounting degree and 2–4 years of related experience, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and strong numeric skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting.
• Ability to apply professional judgment in accounting practices and principles.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains ledgers, closes books and prepares financial statements and reports.
• Reviews journal vouchers and analyzes accounting data for accuracy.
• Assists in budget preparation and annual financial reporting.
• Audits contracts and settlements with external entities.

Skills

Professional judgment

Mathematical calculations

10-key calculator

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Position Title: Accountant II Job Description:

Incumbent performs general to highly complex professional accountant work assignments, including specialized or general analysis in one or more accounting functions, including: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cost Accounting, Asset Management, Capital Expenditures or General Accounting. Reviews and analyzes journal vouchers, accounting classifications and other accounting/financial statements, records and reports. Prepares balance sheets, making adjustments and closing entries; prepares financial reports, statements, inventory, receipts and disbursements; computes and distributes labor, material and overhead costs; reviews, audits and maintains journal entries and accounting ledgers; reconciles and analyzes cost account ledgers. ACCOUNTANT II - Following general instructions and with discretion as to work details, performs accounting tasks of a difficult nature requiring knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Interprets accounting data, analyzes reports and recommends action to be taken. May assist in the development and installation of accounting systems, cost accounting methods, procedures and controls. Requires two to four years of related work experience.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Designs and implements new formats, programs or procedures, and revises existing ones, to improve application and process for accounting, budgeting and the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Maintains both general and special ledgers of the divisional receipts and expenditures. Computes and bills specialized accounts, and initiates collection procedures on delinquencies. Conducts internal audits and prepares reports which support budget requests.
• Provides input for, and assists in, annual budget preparation. Prepares periodic closing statements and various reports for management and outside agencies. Develops and completes annual financial reports.
• Audits concessionaires and other agencies with which the city has contracted agreements. May submit billings to such agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting plus related work experience, as stipulated for each level noted above. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to apply professional judgment in the application of standard and advanced accounting techniques and principles, make accurate mathematical calculations, and operate a 10-key calculator.
• May require knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing.
• Basic typing skills and knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Must be bondable at standard rates.

WORKING CONDITONS:

• Light physical effort. Some discomfort associated with prolonged periods of confinement to work station, concentrating on figures and computer reports, and video display screens.
• Low level exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$22.93 - $39.64

DEPARTMENT

Police

Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40