Accountant

Saint Joseph, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 10 - 20

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Finance
DIVISION: Accounting
SALARY: Negotiable
CLOSING DATE: Until filled

Job Summary

Performs any range of daily accounting functions including reconciliations verification of account balances cash projections investments loan processing budget monitoring grant monitoring preparation of reports and financial statements analysis of accounts and reports debt administration and auditing. Provides financial reports and data to all levels of the organization and other government agencies. Cross-trained in all functions in the Accounting Division. No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as the Citys primary resource for detailed fund-level accounting information analysis and assistance.
Prepares and processes accounting transactions including cash receipts cash disbursements procurement card purchases debt payroll accounts and notes receivable investments and journal entries.
Balances and reconciles general ledger accounts grant funding availability fund balances bank statements travel reports subsidiary accounts reserve balances escrow deposits interfund transfers and similar transactions and balances.
Compiles prepares and distributes financial budgetary loan activity reports and expenditure analysis.
Maintains loan processing system and reconciles accounts.
Assists grant administrators from other departments with their grant compliance responsibilities.
Prepares reimbursement requests and monitors grant revenues and expenditures for compliance requirements.
Performs audits of petty cash travel expenditures procurement charges and other activities.
Conducts physical inventory of capital assets and maintains capital asset records and systems.
Establishes maintains and updates accounting policies and procedures documentation.
Trains and assists personnel from other departments in all areas of finance.
Creates accounts and establishes account structure for General Ledger and Job Ledger.
Reviews resolutions and ordinances for accuracy and account information.
Prepares budget core services position budgeting current actual and future projections of revenue and expenditures broken down by divisions departments and funds.
Collects information for Due Diligences involving new debt and rate studies.
Participates in financial RFPs and the selection process of vendors.
Communicates professionally with financial institutions vendors and customers.
Prepares and provides yearend schedules and assists and answers auditor inquiries.
Contributes to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report transmittal letter Management Discussion and Analysis Footnotes and disclosures RSI Cash Flow and Tables.
Analyzes and resolves discrepancies and performs corrective actions.
Prepares and processes entries and schedules for Police Pension fund.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required (Essential) Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures. Knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office. Ability to analyze and evaluate various accounting records and reports. Must have good communication technical analytical and general office skills. Ability to think and to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to operate standard office equipment including a personal computer fax copier and a 10-key with speed and accuracy. Ability to work in a cooperative and a professional manner. Ability to make informed decisions regarding errors and interpretation of policy/procedures. One year of prior experience required. Experience in governmental accounting preferred. Working in excess of eight hours per day and/or 40 hours per week sometimes required.

Material and Equipment Directly Used

Use a variety of standard office equipment including personal computer typewriter calculator telephone fax and other office equipment as required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. Work involves extensive work sitting at computer terminal bending reading and stooping. Requires good finger dexterity and good hand/eye coordination. Seldom need to lift more than 10 to 20 pounds.

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.