Senior Accountant

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Finance Division located at 4800 E. 63rd St.
Salary Range: $5,173-$7,759/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 8, 2024


Responsibilities

• Creates and monitors a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed assets.
• Recommends to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
• Assigns tag numbers to fixed assets.
• Records fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.
• Tracks the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and closes out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
• Reconciles the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger.
• Calculates depreciation for all fixed assets.
• Reviews and updates the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
• Calculates asset retirement obligations for those fixed assets to which AROs are applicable.
• Investigates the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.
• Conducts periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets.
• Conducts periodic physical counts of fixed assets.
• Recommends to management whether fixed assets should be disposed of.
• Conducts analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management.
• Prepares audit schedules relating to fixed assets and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
• Assists with the preparation of property tax returns if necessary.
• Represents the company during any audits by a government that involve fixed assets.
• Tracks company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related subject area and 5 years professional experience in governmental or business accounting, including 2 years of intermediate professional accounting at the level of Accountant II; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.


Other Information

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Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

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Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

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

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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