What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - General position at City of Mesquite?
Salary: $53,885.27/annual minimum - $67,356.58/annual midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
Prepare and reconcile the City's various bank accounts; process monthly journal entries; data entry; administer Accounting's record retention tasks; perform daily import files into the accounting system; and provide general support for the Finance division.
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SUPERVISION
EDUCATION
Prepare and reconcile the City's various bank accounts; process monthly journal entries; data entry; administer Accounting's record retention tasks; perform daily import files into the accounting system; and provide general support for the Finance division.
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SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by the Manager of Accounting Services.
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Prepare and reconcile monthly the City’s master, accounts payable, payroll, and special revenue bank accounts.
- Import files from various resources into the accounting software system.
- Process and bill monthly fuel and general work orders.
- Process journal entries as assigned.
- Review and approve employee expense claims to ensure they are in accordance with City travel and purchasing policies.
- Process data entry files from the golf course point of sale system into the accounting system.
- Reconcile the pooled cash accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of the 1099s.
- Prepare the monthly Hotel distribution payments.
- Maintain the City’s electricity accounts with the vendor.
- Assist with the year-end audit schedules.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- One year performing complex bank reconciliations and general accounting functions is preferred.
- Governmental experience is preferred.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Salary : $53,885 - $67,357
