Applications/resumes will be received through the close of business on Monday, June 24, 2024.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or directly related field required; experience in municipal governmental accounting work preferable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver’s license from state in which employee resides.

NATURE OF WORK

This is responsible administrative and accounting work in carrying out assigned phases or general functions within the Finance Division.

The employee is responsible for assisting in maintaining full accounting oversight for assigned departments and funds to ensure financial transactions, records, statements, and reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the WV State Auditor’s Office. Work includes assisting in the preparation of the annual City budget. The employee is also responsible for working with management to design and implement solutions to resolve accounting and internal control issues and problems; developing procedures to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and subsidiary accounting systems; facilitating informed management decisions by designing and preparing financial analyses, projections, reports, policies and procedures, and any other records necessary. Work also includes researching legal materials relevant to accounting problems and solutions and providing accounting assistance and guidance to assigned City departments and accounting staff. The employee may provide technical guidance.

Initiative and independent judgment are exercised within the framework of stated objectives, established policies and practices, and major decisions are subject to approval. The employee works under general supervision and guidance of City and Department policies and procedures, applicable federal, state and local statutes and industry best practices. Guidance is provided by management, and mutual assistance and supplemental support are received from other accountants and accounting staff, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertakes special functions and directs and implements programs upon approval.

Performs a variety of administrative tasks in relieving the Assistant Finance Director of important details, such as preparing miscellaneous billings related to Retirees’ health insurance and outside agencies.

Performs various staff and accounting duties, including those related to personnel, planning, budgeting, systems analysis, methodology, operations research, and complaints.

Performs financial analysis of revenue, expenditures, special accounts, grant funds, and account balances.

Participates in the preparation of the City budget; makes various mathematical computations and prepares work sheets and tables; prepares various financial reports; reviews and replies to correspondence.

Generates and reconciles various records on departmental activities pertaining to purchasing, travel expenses, contracts, billings, and related activities.

Generates grant financial reporting; maintains detail for grant expenditures and drawdowns.

Assists with the preparation of the annual audit reports; prepares the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.

Compares corresponding general ledger accounts between outside agency funds and the general fund.

Maintains capital lease schedule and prepares payments of capital lease agreements.

Reconciles returned checks and travel advances.

Audits/approves petty cash reimbursement requests.

Familiarizes self with operating activities of assigned departments and functions in order to properly account for those activities according to GAAP and the WV State Auditor’s Office.

Designs flow of data, supporting documents and reports; works with departments to ensure accurate recording of activities into appropriate computerized accounting journals and ledgers.

Communicates with assigned departments, providing general guidance with accounting inquiries regarding revenue, expenditures, budgeting, account coding, and accounting system technical functions.

Communicates with outside agencies to resolve problems, provide information, explain accounting procedures and discuss data anomalies or status.

Promotes courtesy and professionalism throughout the City of Huntington.

Other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of municipal governmental accounting and related activities.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public or business administration.

Considerable knowledge of modern office management methods.

Considerable knowledge and ability in developing and maintaining spreadsheet software applications.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Strong problem-solving, decision-making and time management skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in advanced mathematical skills, recordkeeping, data entry, and report preparation and distribution.

Skill in the operation of assigned equipment.

Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate a variety of projects and activities.

Ability to develop and install approved administrative procedures and operations related to programs and work procedures and to evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting City policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, vendors, and the general public.

Ability to handle confidential information and matters in a discreet and professional manner.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motor vehicle, telephone, computer, printer, scanner, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and postage machine.

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, feel or operate objects and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, and smell.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

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 moderately quiet.

SUMMARY

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Huntington and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the need arises.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,678.00 - $63,319.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Huntington, WV 25701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntington, WV 25701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person