Job description

• Job Title: Chief Accountant
• Category: Full-Time
• Application Closing Date: 9/16/22, 5:00 p.m.

Diversified Business Models requiring multi-faceted financial analysis.
Salary and Benefits:

• $52,603 Annually Minimum, Pending Job Related Experience Annual Step for Performance Pay Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
• 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
• Flexible Education, Training, and Development Opportunities
• Education/Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services

Essential Job Functions:

Performs highly advanced and professional accounting work with little supervision, utilizing independent judgment to resolve problems in the municipal financial system. Monitors the City’s cash, investments, and debt including analysis, reconciliations, and wire transfers. Makes decisions based on generally accepted accounting principles and under the approval of the Assistant Finance Director. Maintains fixed asset records. Reviews the preparation of federal and state payroll reports. Monitors grants awarded to the City and prepares related year-end schedules. Analyzes and reconciles numerous accounts on a regular basis. Prepares schedules for year-end close and the annual financial statement audit. Works closely with IT to resolve financial system errors and coordinate periodic updates. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of government accounting, auditing, and internal controls; accounting systems and procedures; and applicable laws and procedures in the receipt, custody, and expenditure of monies.
• Ability to plan, organize, train, and evaluate the work of professional personnel; prepare, analyze, and maintain accurate financial and statistical statements, records, and reports; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in Accounting.
• Four (4) years of progressively challenging accounting experience, preferably in government accounting. An equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

• Must have the physical ability, strength, and flexibility to perform the job functions in the work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Enriching lifestyle through exceptional service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,603.00 - $65,769.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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