Senior Governmental Accountant

This position is accountable for cash receipts, cash management and various general ledger and reconciliation activities. Work involves responsibility for processing, verifying and recording financial data. Work assignments typically consist of segments of the accounting process and require considerable independence, initiative, professional skill and judgment. Work is performed within the framework of established procedures under the direct supervision of the Finance Director.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties, responsibilities and expectations are not necessarily limited to the following and are not enumerated in any order or priority. At any time, they vary widely.

• Assists with the accounts payable as needed.
• Oversees cash management and reconciliation of the bank statements from the various accounts and departments.
• Posts data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs according to established accounting standards and procedures; prepares regular and year-end journal entries.
• Maintains a variety of accounts and general ledgers; prepares month end fiscal reports and special reports relating to the progress of assigned accounts. Balances all bank accounts monthly.
• Maintains, reconciles and audits a variety of ledgers, reports and accounting records; examines and corrects accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; tabulates financial and statistical data.
• Oversees the maintaining of Capital Assets records to account for any new additions, deletions and depreciations of all fixed assets. Coordinates amortization schedules for Capital assets and physical inventory of all Capital assets.
• Assists Finance Director in coordinating the annual independent audit process; closing out accounts, preparing final activity reports and compiling data and records for auditors; working with auditors throughout the process to provide materials.
• Provides technical assistance and training to City staff in accounting matters. Coordinates departmental accounting activities to ensure adherence to accounting standards, audit requirements and internal controls.
• Monitors and balances various balance sheet accounts; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve problems.
• Assists Finance Director in annual budget development process; compiles information related to spending trends and revenue projections; works with other City staff to assess spending and revenue trends.
• Monitors budget activities on a regular basis and develops reports with accuracy, professionalism and timeliness.
• Works with departments on special projects to provide financial and asset information as needed.
• Perform various clerical functions such as filing, typing and data entry.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Computer knowledge, including the ability to create and use spreadsheets.
• Computer knowledge; including Word, Excel and the Internet.
• Strong math and data entry skills.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a highly organized manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, calculate, and distribute reports.
• Ability to use an adding machine with speed and accuracy as well as skill in the operation of office machines, typewriter and personal computer.
• Ability to prepare correspondence using word processing software.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, and EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Three to five years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Governmental accounting experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most work is performed in an office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, temperature, etc. While performing this job the employee is required to sit and operate a personal computer or calculator for long periods of time. Required to use hands and arms to operate other office machines. Ability to communicate via telephone and/or in person with employees, vendors and citizens.

The City of Ozark provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Ozark complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The City of Ozark will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. All individuals hired will be required to provide documentation to establish identity and employment authorization as a condition of employment.

**This position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a contract of employment. The contents of this position description may be changed without notice, and employment may be terminated by either party, at will.