Accountant II

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Finance-Remittance Division located at 4800 E. 63rd St.
Salary Range: $24.77-$37.16/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: December 19, 2024

• Supervises the Payment Resolution team, ensuring the timely resolution of payment discrepancies, effective management of daily Suspense Account operations, and accurate allocation and resolution of unidentified payments
• Reviews and investigates balancing inconsistencies in reports to resolve differences.
• Performs daily payment reconciliation, ensuring the timely identification and resolution of any posting discrepancies, including missing, duplicate, or misapplied payments.
• Accurately generates daily and monthly financial reports, including cash flow, revenue, receipts, and ensures the reconciliation of payments received.
• Conducts comprehensive reconciliation by comparing the DBAL, GENL, AGED, and VRFY reports to ensure consistency and accuracy across financial data.
• Supports the team with handling escalated customer requests, monitoring financial dashboards, and maintaining operational efficiency when needed.
• Identifies and resolves unapplied payment differences by cross-referencing relevant financial reports, ensuring accurate application of payments.
• Analyzes financial data and recommends improvements to enhance accuracy, clarity, and structure of financial and revenue reports.
• Oversees the Inter-Jurisdictional Agreement (IJA) and sludge payment processes, ensuring proper tracking, reconciliation, and payment accuracy, while resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines
• Prepares and files monthly sales tax with the State of Missouri, ensuring compliance with local and state regulations.
• Notifies supervisor of any anomalies and suggests improvements to workflows or processes.
• Submits monthly financial reports to the Remittance Manager and Finance management.
• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related subject area and 2 years of experience in entry-level, professional accounting work; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years of experience in financial reporting and payment reconciliation, specifically in accounts receivable and revenue management. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience creating and maintaining detailed reports.

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If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

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