Accountant - City of Douglasville : Job Details

JOB SUMMARYPerforms a variety of general accounting/bookkeeping functions such as preparing journal entries, balancing accounts, posting financial data, reconciling reports, researching financial discrepancies, correcting errors, maintaining financial records, and other accounting functions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash management duties
• Manage all bank accounts and credit card machines
• Update capital assets monthly and research discrepancies with capital assets
• Assist with monthly reconciling of accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Prepare, report and process all lease and debt payments
• Complete all annual filings required
• Complete monthly posting of expenses
• Prepares supporting schedules, gathers information, and provides documents for external auditors
• Assists with annual Insurance renewal
• Reconciliation of accounts receivable
• Assist with budget as needed
• Creates ad-hoc reports as needed
• Provides back-up for senior accounting specialist and controller
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field with two (2) years of work experience (preferably in local government); or an equivalent combination of experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, particularly related to governmental accounting standards and regulations
• Knowledge of government regulations, policies, and procedures related to financial management and accounting
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and financial software, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software programs
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial data and develop reports and recommendations based on that data
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all financial reporting
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to identify solutions to complex financial issues
• Strong ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and external stakeholders, including auditors, vendors, and other government entities
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations and policies, and to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work requires standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 40 pounds, carrying, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, speaking, hearing, and seeing.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise.