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    Senior Accountant - Faribault, United States - City of Faribault

    City of Faribault
    City of Faribault Faribault, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    Provide professional-level general financial accounting duties relating to the development and control of financial reports.

    Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial information.


    Prepares financial reports & analysis, budget work, grant management, and provides professional assistance to internal and external customers, for the City, the Economic Development Authority (EDA), and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).

    This list is intended to be illustrative of the typical job duties.

    Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position of similar or related to these duties.
    Financial Reporting/General


    Participate in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with the GFOA's Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting, including workpapers, schedules, exhibits, and tables.

    Provide research, analysis, and reporting as necessary.
    Assist the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director in special projects as needed.
    Assist with preparation of the budget and capital improvement plan documents
    Apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
    Review accounting procedures and methods and recommend changes in procedures as needed.

    Accounting


    Maintain Special Assessment rolls, recording of prepayments, performing special assessment searches, year-end reconciliation and drafting annual certification to the County Auditor, and reconciliation of the subsidiary system to the general ledger.

    Responsible for Property Tax Settlements, Tax Increment and Tax Abatement receipts and distribution, maintain supporting documentation, and prepare State reporting.

    Maintain capital asset inventory and financial reporting thereof, including depreciation monitoring, and general ledger reconciliations.
    Reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
    Bank and investment reconciliations.
    Maintain accurate accounting for funds, departments, projects, and grants.

    Responsible for accurate accounting and reporting of short- and long-term obligations, including debt, compensated absences, leases and other GASB reporting requirements.

    Assist with research projects as directed
    Prepare, code, and verify vendor invoices for payment.
    Review and approve Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Cash Receipting, and Utility Billing activities.

    This position is also responsible for the following duties on a periodic basis.

    Backup for Accounts Payable.
    Backup for Utility Billing.
    Backup for Accounts Receivable.
    Other duties and other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

    The above items are essential.

    Education:
    Four (4) year bachelor degree in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related field.


    Experience:


    Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in maintaining accounts, analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, preferably in a governmental accounting environment.

    Proficiency in computer programs including Windows, Microsoft applications, as well as experience with an ERP system.

    Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.


    Desired Qualifications:
    Four (4) years of progressively responsible governmental accounting experience.

    Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    Working knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal fund accounting, auditing theories, (GASB & GAAP), as well as

    budgets and investments.
    Statutorily required reporting.
    Integrated ERP system, and modern office practices and procedures.
    Capability to periodically accesses sensitive information required to perform job tasks, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
    Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
    Capable of making mathematical computations quickly and accurately.
    Competent to perform detail work in an accurate manner.

    Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and members of the public.

    Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
    Strong organizational skills.


    SUPERVISION RECEIVED
    Works under the direction of the Assistant Finance Director.


    SUPERVISION EXERCISED
    None


    TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
    Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheets, and data base software; 10-key calculator; printers, copiers, scanners, and postage machine.


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

    The employee is occasionally required to walk.

    The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.


    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Exposure to inside environmental conditions where it is adequately lighted, ventilated and heated, and normal precautions must be observed.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.


    OTHER
    The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.


    The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.


    The City of Faribault does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, natural origin, sex, religion, age, and handicap status in the employment or the provision of services.


    The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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