Accountant

Job Description

Under limited supervision, the Accountant performs subsidiary ledger to general ledger reconciliations, compiles and analyzes complex financial data to ensure the development of accurate and consistent financial and operating reports. Understands highly complex business requirements of the Accounting team, generally accepted accounting principles, and the overall operation of the authority as related to the processing of financial transactions.

• Prepares subsidiary ledger to general ledger reconciliations.

• Prepares and analyzes specialized, complex financial reports.

• Creates monthly miscellaneous retained file.

• Compiles and verifies the accuracy and validity of complex accounting transactions, often requiring in-depth analysis and resolution.

• Applies generally accepted accounting principles in recording and reviewing financial activity.

• Assists with updating or implementing departmental policies and procedures that promote compliance with audit standards. Resolves complex financial issues related to the management of multiple projects.

• Provides customer service related to complex financial matters. Interacts with management and external entities.

• May compile information for or serve as a liaison to outside regulatory agencies and auditors.

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision, demonstrating thorough knowledge of more than one function area. Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles, theories and practices; techniques of standard accounting transactions, established governmental accounting practices and procedures.

• Ability to compile, monitor, examine, and audit moderately complex financial statements/reports/accounts or budget codes for accuracy, integrity, and conformance to accounting and program guidelines.

• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications:

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university OR Two (2) years of professional accounting experience in accountant receivable

Strong proficiency in Microsoft office

Experience with financial monitoring, analysis, and report creation and/or presentation