JOB An incumbent to a position in this class independently performs difficult and responsible accounting work in connection with a variety of assignments and directs the work of others so engaged. Work is usually performed under general supervision and in accordance with outlined objectives, policies and detailed procedures. Difficult technical or policy matters are usually referred to a supervisor for decision and recommendations. Supervision may be exercised over accounting and/or clerical personnel assigned. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES,
Performs general accounting work in the preparation and posting of journal entries to subsidiary ledgers;
Assists in summarizing and reconciling of daily and monthly reports of receipts, disbursements including payroll and departmental revenue reports;
Prepares reconciliations of bank statements to book cash balances;
Supervises and maintains records and accounts covering public utility tax reports, Employees Retirement System, City owned real estate covered by the
Tri-Party Agreement, payroll savings and withholding taxes, outstanding grant receivables and other miscellaneous records including summarizing the receipts and preparing related journal entries;
Maintains fixed inventory records for the City of Buffalo;
Determines account numbers for new revenues and appropriations in accordance with prescribed guidelines;
Assists departments in the filing of required grant reports;
Prepares financial schedules for outside auditors as directed;
Prepares financial statements;
Records cash on hand on daily cash report for all funds;
Maintains vendor file of taxpayer identification numbers and prepares 1099?s for Internal Revenue Service;
Assists in the preparation of payroll tax reports, reconciliation, deposits of funds and transmittal of payment;
Operates personal computer for use of both financial spreadsheet software and word processing;
Pre-audits purchase orders and contracts as to legality and price of materials in supplies purchased by city departments/agencies;
Pre-audits repair and construction work orders and maintains contract ledger accounts of all awards;
Performs related duties as required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles of general accounting and auditing techniques;
Ability to understand and interpret written material;
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports;
Ability to be trained in the operation of personal computers, data terminals, printers and CRT Terminals;
Ability to get along well with others; Initiative; Tact;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
