Accountant

The City of Roanoke is seeking an Accountant to maintain financial records, primarily in the area of financial reporting, contracts and accounts receivables. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to compiling and analyzing financial information used in the preparation of complex financial reports; preparing journal entries, financial reports, statements and verifying financial data; and performing reconciliations & preparing written analyses or account fluctuations, budget variances. The successful candidate will assemble statistical and accounting data on request, assist independent auditors as required, assist other departments by providing information on financial matters, and prepare budgetary or financial reports as needed. Additionally, they will provide oversight & assistance as required in operation of business areas of municipal government and apply systematic collection action to collect delinquent accounts. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or a related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting, preferably in the public sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.SUMMARY
Maintains financial records, primarily in the area of financial reporting, contracts and fixed asset accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs assigned accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and applicable Federal and
State legislation for assigned area of responsibility and accounts 

Compiles and analyzes financial information used in the preparation of complex financial reports

Maintains specialized databases, researches and makes recommendations to upgrade or modify
departmental information management systems and procedures

Prepares journal entries, financial reports, statements and verifies financial data to ensure that data is current and accurate

Assembles statistical and accounting data on request

Assists independent auditors as required

Assists other departments by providing information on financial matters

Researches and provides financial data on request

Performs reconciliations & prepares written analyses or account fluctuations, budget variances

Prepares budgetary and/or financial reports 

Provides oversight & assistance as required in operation of business areas of municipal government

Applies systematic collection action to collect delinquent accounts

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or a related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting, preferably in the public sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions

REASONING ABILITY 
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quite.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.