ACCOUNTANT

Position is a responsible and professional accounting job involving the application of professional principles and practices to the maintenance of complex municipal government accounting systems.

• Assists in the maintenance of a general accounting system for the city and/or maintains the accounting system of specific city programs or funds; opening accounts at the beginning of the year and examining accounts throughout the year to ensure accounts are properly charged or credited.
• Prepares journal entries concerning new revenue funds, disbursements, etc.
• May lead and coordinate the activities of account clerks in the maintenance of certain subsidiary accounts payable ledgers, etc.
• Initiates the filing of liens on delinquent utility accounts; responds to foreclosure actions affecting city accounts.
• Prepares requests for reimbursements and ensures that all funds are collected.        
• Prepares applicable Federal, State and local tax documents and reports and ensures that all are timely filed.
• Maintains fringe benefits spreadsheets for employees.
• Prepares quarterly report on Lodger's Tax to State.
• Assist with annual Lodgers Tax audit.
• Issues Petty cash to authorized City Department employees upon receipt of paid invoices.
• Prepares bank deposits

Minimum Qualification:

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in accounting or very closely related field; or equivalent.
• One-year accounting experience under professional accounting direction is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Equivalent of higher of a New Mexico Class “D” driver’s license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• General accounting principals and practices, account balances and bank reconciliation and spreadsheets and ledgers.

Skill in:    

• Computer assisted financial record keeping

Ability to:    

• Use personal computer and related spreadsheet and word processing software programs is mandatory

Physical Requirements:

• Work typically performed in and office environment with occasional exposure to inclement weather.  
• Frequent use of keyboards and other office equipment.  
• Lifting and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.  
• Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.
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Salary : $21 - $29