Accountant, Senior

Position Scope

Salary range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

Hiring range is an estimate of the compensation amount for the selected candidate. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and equity amongst other City employees in a similar position.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs a full range of accounting, technical review and financial reporting duties.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Reconciles transactions, ledgers, accounts and financial activities according to policies; records changes, reconciles and resolves differences; reviews financial and accounting records and corrects errors as required.
• Monitors Transaction Privilege Tax reports from ADOR, performs monthly reconciliation of tax monies received to ensure accuracy and files with City’s monthly Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) return.
• Maintains and tracks Capital Assets and Construction-in-Progress and reconciles monthly with the general ledger.
• Assists in preparing month-end and year-end General Ledger; collects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports.
• Reviews and assures the accuracy of accounting documents and computer accounting entries; reviews other technical accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, transmittals, grants and special fund accounting, bank statements, and payroll.
• Compiles statistical information for the Annual Financial Report.
• Maintains and calculates the quarterly Developmental Reimbursement Agreements.
• Monitors accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, state, and City policies and practices.
• Interprets and explains accounting policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Responds to requests for information; provides assistance and technical information to City staff and others within scope of authority.
• Prepares reports and invoices for federal and state grants.
• Prepares invoices and maintains prepaid accounts for developers.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting, and four years' experience in governmental budgeting and finance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles related to Public Sector financial management.
• City organization, operation, policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of municipal finance and records management
• Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Skill in:

• Reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Correcting and updating financial records and database systems.
• Analyzing and interpreting financial documents and calculations, and preparing complex financial reports.
• Working under pressure of deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work.

Additional Information

Special Requirements: None

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Standard office environment

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer or designee

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

12-Month Goals:

• Complete City bank reconciliations.
• Complete monthly TPT reporting.
• Be able to perform calculations and payments of TPT developer reimbursements.
• Complete monthly drawdowns.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Employee Benefits & Wellness

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.

For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
Benefits & Wellness

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 10/22/2024 6:00 PM Mountain

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• City of Buckeye, AZ

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