Accounting Specialist

JOB
GeneralThe Staff Accountant position performs administrative assistance and accounting duties required within the operational requirements of the Finance Department.Supervision ReceivedThe Staff Accountant position is responsible to and performs under the direct supervision of the City Treasurer.Supervision ExercisedNot Applicable

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Examples of Essential DutiesThe following examples are meant to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive: Research expenditure audit trails for new Fixed Assets, locate, tag, and enter into the computer system.Cross-trained in the performance of other Finance Department functions to support and fill-in for other department employees.Prepares financial statements, maintains investments, prepare budget, and audit for the Osage Beach - Lake Ozark Joint Treatment Plant.Balance all City bank accounts to the general ledger.Prepares and enters all journal entries, upon approval of City Treasurer.Types a variety of materials including letters, memoranda and other office correspondence.Assists in budgeting for, receiving, accounting for and expending all City moneys.Assist in maintaining and managing the City’s financial software. Assist the City Treasurer in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.Will represent the Finance Department in the absence of the City Treasurer.Perform other duties as may be prescribed by the City Treasurer.