ACCOUNTANT/ANALYST
$6,609 - $8,034 per month
3% COLA increase scheduled for 7/1/17 and 7/1/18. Placement in the salary range is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
THE POSITION
Please note that this recruitment is being conducted alongside an opening for an Accounting Supervisor position. This is a single vacancy that the City will hire at either the Accountant/Analyst or the Accounting Supervisor level.
This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to train/mentor alongside the existing Accounting Supervisor for the next 18 months while the City engages in a full implementation of new Finance/Human Resources software system (however, note that this is not a limited term position recruitment). The City is looking for a talented accounting professional to join its team to participate in performing the full range of municipal accounting duties including, but not limited to: Assisting in the preparation and coordination of the annual budget; maintenance of various accounting records; preparation of period-end journal entries and budget amendments; assisting with the coordination of the year-end audit process, including the creation of various schedules; and daily cash management and banking activities. The Accountant/Analyst may provide technical supervision of subordinate Accounting positions.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate accounting expertise in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, ideally with a municipal / governmental entity. This individual will have experience performing or overseeing some or all of the key functions provided by the Finance division, including payroll, A/P, A/R, cash receipts, cash management, budget analysis, and business license. Recent experience implementing new GASB pronouncements and assist with the year-end close process is desirable. Budget analysis capabilities are also helpful, as this position may assist departments during the budget process with producing various reports, analyses, revenue forecasts, etc. Well-qualified candidates will possess advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. In addition to the technical skills outlined above, the ideal candidate will be a team player, highly organized, detail-oriented, and will possess strong communication skills, a customer service focus, a positive attitude, a keen ability to learn, a sense of humor, and thoughtful decision-making abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Three years of experience in governmental accounting, preferably municipal accounting.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or finance.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This position is responsible for the oversight of subordinate Finance staff and performs full-range municipal accounting services.
To apply for this position, please visit www.governmentjobs.com or www.novatojobs.org