Accounting Specialist II

City of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Shreveport is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to perform detailed accounting analysis, support the Fund Accountant and Director of Accounting, and ensure accuracy in financial records.

The role requires extensive clerical experience and strong knowledge of office software; you will monitor budgets, reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Eight (8) years clerical experience including six (6) years directly related to accounting principal and/or banking experience
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks
• Working knowledge of office software

Responsabilités

• Performs detailed accounting analysis for Fund Accountant and Director of Accounting on a regular basis.
• Reviews the work of clerical personnel.
• Reconciles accounts and fund binders and investigates unusual balances.
• Prepares journal entries. Examines computer runs and reviews for accuracy.
• Performs research for accounting and other personnel upon request.
• Reconciles bank accounts.
• Monitors budgetary spending for City departments.
• Maintains budget records.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Office software

Task execution

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Accounting Specialist IIis the second or intermediate level class to which Accounting Specialist positions are allocated in the classified service.

1. Performs detailed accounting analyzation for Fund Accountant and Director of Accounting on a regular basis.
2. Reviews the work of clerical personnel.
3. Reconciles accounts and fund binders and investigates unusual balances.
4. Prepares journal entries. Examines computer runs and reviews for accuracy.
5. Performs research for accounting and other personnel upon request.
6. Reconciles bank accounts.
7. Monitors budgetary spending for City departments.
8. Maintains budget records.

Performs related duties as assigned.

1. High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
2. Eight (8) years clerical experience including six (6) years directly related to accounting principal and/or banking experience
3. Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks
4. Working knowledge of office software

Physical Requirements

1. Tasks are performed in a sedentary position at workstation with occasional walking required
2. Requires extensive use of computer, 10-key calculator, printer and other office and telecommunications equipment
3. The employee must exert light physical effort, occasionally involving lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects and materials (mostly file boxes) of up to thirty-five pounds
4. Requires visual perception and ability to communicate orally
5. Job must be performed with or without accommodations

Work Environment

1. Tasks are regularly performed in an office environment where the noise level is moderately quiet
2. Limited exposure to extreme weather conditions and limited risk of injury
3. May have normal exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise

NORMAL PROMOTION PATH FROM THIS CLASS

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST III