Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Director of Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: C44

Location: City Hall

SUMMARY

Performs various accounting and finance tasks, including management and reporting of financial data, preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing accounts, account reconciliations, supporting audits, ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard account procedures, preparing future cashflow projections, managing capital projects forecasting, and assisting with annual budget process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements below describe the general nature and level of work the individual(s) assigned to this position perform. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change.

• Prepares, review and analyzes various financial information, including bank reconciliations, audit schedules, general ledgers, grants, and other financial documents.
• Assists the Finance Director and Management Staff during the budget process.
• Participates in developing and implementing goals, policies, and priorities of the Finance Department.
• Assists with grant reporting.
• Assists with the coordination of the annual audit.
• Prepares and maintains fixed asset records.
• Maintains the City’s petty cash.
• May assist other staff with special projects.
• Prepares cashflow projections and reports on property tax and sales tax revenue collection.
• Prepares monthly budget-to-actual reports for departments.
• Updates and maintains capital improvement project schedule
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles bank statements with the General Ledger.
• Assist with payroll.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this position's essential duties and responsibilities are listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years of directly related experience.
• 3-5 years experience working in municipal government finance department

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Designations

• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or working toward certification with the ability to certify within eighteen months (18) or hire.
• Current Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) certification must be completed within ninety (90) days of hire.
• National Incident Management Systems (NIMS – FEMA) basic courses (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800) must be completed within six (6 months) of hire.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of fund accounting and specialized accounting requirements for government entities and familiarity with local property tax rate adoption process.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards.
• Knowledge of internal financial controls.
• Knowledge of budgetary policies and procedures.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Tyler Technologies Incode 9 accounting system is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and/or talk or hear, fingering in the use of computers, phones, calculators, and other office tools. Occasionally required to lift to 20 lbs.; bend, stoop, and/or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

This position is typically located in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

***This position is considered essential and requires response in the event of an area-wide or local emergency.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.