Accountant
Job Summary:
Position is a responsible and professional accounting job involving the application of professional principles and practices to the maintenance of complex municipal government accounting systems.
Typical Duties:
· Assists in the maintenance of a general accounting system for the city and/or maintains the accounting system of specific city programs or funds; opening accounts at the beginning of the year and examining accounts throughout the year to ensure accounts are properly charged or credited.
· Prepares journal entries concerning new revenue funds, disbursements, etc.
· May lead and coordinate the activities of account clerks in the maintenance of certain subsidiary accounts payable ledgers, etc.
· Initiates the filing of liens on delinquent utility accounts; responds to foreclosure actions affecting city accounts.
· Prepares requests for reimbursements and ensures that all funds are collected.
· Prepares applicable Federal, State and local tax documents and reports and ensures that all are timely filed.
· Maintains fringe benefits spreadsheets for employees.
· Prepares quarterly report on Lodger's Tax to State.
· Assist with annual Lodgers Tax audit.
· Issues Petty cash to authorized City Department employees upon receipt of paid invoices.
· Prepares bank deposits
Minimum Qualifications:
· Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in accounting or very closely related field; or equivalent.
· One-year accounting experience under professional accounting direction is preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
New Mexico Class “D” driver’s license, equivalent of higher.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
General accounting principles and practices, account balances and bank reconciliation and spreadsheets and ledgers
Skill in:
Computer assisted financial record keeping
Ability to:
Use personal computer and related spreadsheet and word processing software programs is mandatory
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements:
Work typically performed in and office environment with occasional exposure to inclement weather.
Frequent use of keyboards and other office equipment.
Lifting and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds.
Working Conditions:
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.
