Municipal Accountant I: GAAP, Audits & Reconciliations

City of Annapolis (MD); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Annapolis seeks an Accountant I to perform a wide range of moderately complex financial accounting and reporting tasks under general supervision. Responsibilities include reconciliations of bank accounts and subledgers, posting journal entries, payroll processing support, A/P and A/R, revenue tracking, and assisting with audits.

The role requires GAAP and GASB knowledge, strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and the ability to deliver accurate financial information on tight deadlines

Qualifications

• An Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, plus two years of relevant accounting or financial experience.
• Or a High School diploma or GED with four years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (experience requirement may be waived or reduced to 0–1 year).
• Experience in a municipal or governmental setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles municipal bank accounts, payment gateways, tax systems, accounts receivable (A/R), and accounts payable (A/P) control accounts. Performs monthly closing of subledgers and maintains fixed asset detail reports.
• Prepares and inputs general ledger journal entries; analyzes financial transactions, cash receipts, and cash disbursements; and assists with bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Researches and resolves payment discrepancies, account variances, billing issues, and customer/taxpayer inquiries promptly
• Prepares routine and specialized financial reports; collects, analyzes, and summarizes general ledger account data; and assists with the preparation of annual financial statements in coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Assists in creating and updating departmental financial policies, accounting standard operating procedures, and internal control templates.
• Performs other related financial and accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Reconciliation

Excel proficiency

ERP software experience

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

High School diploma with qualifying experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

The City of Annapolis seeks an Accountant I to perform a wide range of moderately complex financial accounting and reporting tasks under general supervision. Responsibilities include reconciliations of bank accounts and subledgers, posting journal entries, payroll processing support, A/P and A/R, revenue tracking, and assisting with audits.

The role requires GAAP and GASB knowledge, strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and the ability to deliver accurate financial information on tight deadlines