Public Sector Accountant II - Ledger & Reporting

City of Riverside; Riverside (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside Finance Department is seeking an Accountant II to fill one vacancy. Under general supervision, you will perform professional accounting work, maintain fiscal records, and prepare financial reports.

The eligibility list may be used for current or upcoming vacancies for up to six months. Responsibilities include maintaining ledgers, preparing trial balances, auditing cash and receipts from various sources, and coordinating activities with other departments.

Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Two years of professional accounting experience comparable to Accountant I in the City of Riverside.
• Highly Desired: Accounting experience with a government agency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
• Develop general ledger trial balances; maintain budgetary controls.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements to illustrate disbursements and balances.
• Maintain accounting controls of fixed assets.
• Audit cash receipts; check codes and cashier validation numbers.
• Audit receipts of outside organizations for tax verification.
• Audit petty cash and expense statements.
• Coordinate accounting activities with other City departments, divisions and sections.
• Assist in the supervision and training of administrative support staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field

Job description

The City of Riverside Finance Department is seeking an Accountant II to fill one vacancy. Under general supervision, you will perform professional accounting work, maintain fiscal records, and prepare financial reports.

The eligibility list may be used for current or upcoming vacancies for up to six months. Responsibilities include maintaining ledgers, preparing trial balances, auditing cash and receipts from various sources, and coordinating activities with other departments.