FULL PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
This position is responsible for performing professional accounting work, often involving supervisory and/or auditing responsibilities. An employee in this class is to assist in the development, installation and maintenance of the accounting systems. Work involves development, implementation and continuing compliance with requirements including, but not limited to, GASB Standards); developing and implementing financial policies and procedures; working with finance teams and personnel across the City’s business units to ensure a consistent approach to Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) .
Employee exercises considerable independent judgment and applies acquired knowledge and skills in the performance of accounting and auditing duties under general supervision of the Accounting Manager. Duties may require considerable knowledge of specific federal programs and guidelines. Work may involve the technical supervision of the work of subordinate accounting employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Include the following. Implements decisions and polices as directed by the Accounting Manager. Maintains general ledger accounts with subsidiary ledgers for all departments and programs. including adjusting journal entries and reconciliation of accounts.
Development, implementation and continuing compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) according to GASB, FASB, and GAO. Compile and interpret data required to support monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports (e.g. balance sheet, changes in net assets, and accrued interest-liability).
Review and analyze financial entries to ensure correct accounting treatment, classification, and integrity of data.
Assist with all aspect of fiscal year-end closing activities including the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, including all adjusting and closing entries
Work may involve financial accounting, capital asset accounting, and grant accounting.
Other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Formal training and/or experience in financial analysis and actual experience in preparing Financial Statements that conform to those standards. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills are acceptable. Possession of a valid State of Georgia Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities: Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), theory, practice and standards established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) relative to financial statement preparation, general ledger maintenance and reconciliation, and fund accounting. Knowledge of City, County and State laws and statutes concerning vehicle tags and titles.
Data Utilization: Skills to prepare statistical and financial information for business planning and evaluation. Skills to analyze and solve complex accounting problems. Strong computer skills. Demonstrated experience in creating complex spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and Internet applications required (Excel, Word, etc.). Skill in using automated and computerized financial systems. Demonstrated skills to analyze information and situation independently.
Human Interaction: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Ability to use 10-key calculator.
Verbal Aptitude: Knowledge of Business English, spelling and arithmetic.
Mathematical Aptitude: Identify problems and relevant factors, formulate logical conclusions and suggest alternative solutions.
Functional Reasoning: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, the public and manager. Knowledge of City organizational structure, processes, and inter-relationships. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions.
Situational Reasoning: Strong decision making skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented, problem-solving environment. Ability to make decisions in accordance with standard operating procedures and supervisory directions.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
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This position is responsible for performing professional accounting work, often involving supervisory and/or auditing responsibilities. An employee in this class is to assist in the development, installation and maintenance of the accounting systems. Work involves development, implementation and continuing compliance with requirements including, but not limited to, GASB Standards); developing and implementing financial policies and procedures; working with finance teams and personnel across the City’s business units to ensure a consistent approach to Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) .
Employee exercises considerable independent judgment and applies acquired knowledge and skills in the performance of accounting and auditing duties under general supervision of the Accounting Manager. Duties may require considerable knowledge of specific federal programs and guidelines. Work may involve the technical supervision of the work of subordinate accounting employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Include the following. Implements decisions and polices as directed by the Accounting Manager. Maintains general ledger accounts with subsidiary ledgers for all departments and programs. including adjusting journal entries and reconciliation of accounts.
Development, implementation and continuing compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) according to GASB, FASB, and GAO. Compile and interpret data required to support monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports (e.g. balance sheet, changes in net assets, and accrued interest-liability).
Review and analyze financial entries to ensure correct accounting treatment, classification, and integrity of data.
Assist with all aspect of fiscal year-end closing activities including the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, including all adjusting and closing entries
Work may involve financial accounting, capital asset accounting, and grant accounting.
Other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Formal training and/or experience in financial analysis and actual experience in preparing Financial Statements that conform to those standards. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills are acceptable. Possession of a valid State of Georgia Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities: Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), theory, practice and standards established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) relative to financial statement preparation, general ledger maintenance and reconciliation, and fund accounting. Knowledge of City, County and State laws and statutes concerning vehicle tags and titles.
Data Utilization: Skills to prepare statistical and financial information for business planning and evaluation. Skills to analyze and solve complex accounting problems. Strong computer skills. Demonstrated experience in creating complex spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and Internet applications required (Excel, Word, etc.). Skill in using automated and computerized financial systems. Demonstrated skills to analyze information and situation independently.
Human Interaction: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Ability to use 10-key calculator.
Verbal Aptitude: Knowledge of Business English, spelling and arithmetic.
Mathematical Aptitude: Identify problems and relevant factors, formulate logical conclusions and suggest alternative solutions.
Functional Reasoning: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, the public and manager. Knowledge of City organizational structure, processes, and inter-relationships. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions.
Situational Reasoning: Strong decision making skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented, problem-solving environment. Ability to make decisions in accordance with standard operating procedures and supervisory directions.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
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