Accountant II

Accounting And Auditing Professional

Under general supervision, to perform and supervise professional accounting and auditing work, and to do other related work as may be required.

Works under the general supervision of the City Controller and / or Deputy City Controller and / or the Accounting Supervisor.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Analyses, controls, projects, and summarizes financial data

Prepares, supervise and reviews estimates of revenue, reimbursements, expenditures, fund conditions and other investments and budgetary appropriations

Reconciles general ledger accounts, the bank accounts and cash receipts

Audits cash and other general ledger account transactions

Reviews and researches accounting problems, developing and implementing problem-solving mechanism;

Records interest bearing profits and verifies interest earned on City or departmental funds;

Prepares and post journal entries and closing entries;

Maintains accounting records for various accounts;

Prepares financial reports and statements;

Prepares the monthly expenditure and revenue report;

Keeps records of capital asset purchases; and

Forecast financial position and trends

Utilizes financial and spreadsheet programs on personal computer and mainframe platforms.

Monitors grant expenditures and capital improvement projects, prepares reports, and verifies that grant requirements are satisfied.

Participates in training sessions for related topics

Performs training for peers, subordinates, and for staff in other departments for accounting or finance related topics

Assists with yearly audit process.

Manages special projects as directed

Performs other accounting and reporting duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience : Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related field; AND Equivalent to two years of professional experience performing accounting or auditing work in the capacity of an Accountant I. Additional two years of qualifying experience may be substituted for one year of required education. Required Licenses or Certifications : Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Required Knowledge of :

City organization, operations, policies and procedures

Public sector accounting and budgeting systems and procedures

Accounting policies, procedures, and standards

City ordinances, codes, policies, resolutions, and agreements related to accounting activities

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for public sector finance

Accounting software relative to local government financial operations.

Required Skill in :

Establish and maintain financial records and procedures

Analyze and prepare comprehensive financial statements and reports

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Ability to estimate trends in expenditures and revenues

Ability to apply legal and administrative concepts to departmental and divisional accounting systems and budget administration

Understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, internal controls, and applicable Federal and state rules and regulations

Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations, maintaining accurate accounting records, and identifying and reconciling errors.

Performing and coordinating a variety of professional accounting functions.

Monitoring and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations, policies, and standards.

Reconciling general ledgers and bank accounts.

Effective verbal and written communication.

Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Work is primarily performed indoors in a standard office environment. Work requires frequent light lifting, sorting, filing, typing and on occasion climbing (up to 4 feet). Moderate finger dexterity and near vision is required. May be exposed to minor amounts of dust and occasional sounds of office equipment running.