ACCOUNTANT II

Performs intermediate problem solving, analytical, and professional work involving a variety of specialized assignments in the preparation and maintenance of financial and grant records; does related work as required.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Assistant Director of Finance.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, fingering, grasping and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Coordinating and maintaining City’s grant funding records; maintaining and reconciling financial records and files; preparing financial reports. Performs grant post-award management, including reimbursement requests, quarterly/semi-annual reporting, budget revisions, amendments and closeouts, recordkeeping, compliance with state and federal Uniform Guidance requirements. Analyze and interpret grant rules and regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local grant requirements; Maintain and update the City’s grant policies and procedures to stay current changes. Serves as Administrator for purchasing card program; issues cards, establishes restrictions, processes transactions for purchasing card program; reconciles and codes city credit card activity for payment. Reviews general ledger and performs end of month balancing of general ledger accounts. Reconciles and reviews daily bank activity to cash deposits and payments and the general ledger. Maintains records and post all related accounting entries for all city leases in accordance with accounting standards. Monitors all City lease agreements to ensure accurate rates are charged per the agreement, reconciles, researches, and corresponds with City staff and outside lease holders as necessary; review and discuss new leases/amendments with City departments. Processes interdepartmental utility bills.  Serves as primary Accounting contact for setup assistance in point of sale systems and daily balancing assistance among departments. Reconciles project ledger to general ledger monthly within the City’s financial system. Assist with project accounting and reporting items. Maintains and sets up accounts receivable charge codes in Enterprise Resource Planning system, as needed. Serve as Finance liaison with Community Development division for review of Outside Agency funding requests and review reimbursement documents. Calculates various quarterly reimbursement billings. Processes weekly wire payments in Enterprise Resources Planning systems. Processes weekly utility bank draft payments.  Prepares Adjusting Journal entries as needed. Compiles and prepares various footnotes, spreadsheets, data, journal entries, and independent research related to grants for Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting; including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards. Serve as a primary contact with the auditors and highly involved in the year-end audit process. Assist with reviewing the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Assist with Payroll; process bi-weekly payroll; processes ACH and submits taxes as needed. Assist with review of accounts payable check run, accounts payable, contract retainage, vendor retainage settings and processes. Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting; knowledge of state and federal grants and ability to administer grant programs and maintain compliance with Uniform Guidance; general knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial matters; thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment; strong administrative skills; ability to prepare and maintain complex financial reports and records; ability to analyze and evaluate complex financial systems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to express technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently thoroughly researching topics; possess strong problem solving skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or related field and considerable experience in accounting work and grants.  Prefer professional experience working with state and federal grants in a government setting.

Salary : $53,810 - $83,387