Position Opening: Accountant
The City of Pierre is looking for an Accountant with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting that is detail oriented with strong motivation to join the Finance Office team. The Accountant will provide support to the Finance Officer and Deputy in all aspects of financial recording and reporting. As a key member of the Accounting Team, the Accountant is responsible for receipting incoming payments to the City, preparing general ledger accounting entries, and managing the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger, miscellaneous customer billings, posting amendments or corrections to invoices, and receipting payments. This position will also assist with managing delinquent customer accounts in collection status by maintaining accurate account records, various monthly general ledger journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and Department Financial Reporting and Analysis. This position will manage the annual business license renewal process and assist with annual 1099 reporting, as well as support the monthly bank reconciliation process, monthly sales tax submission, and review and post the daily bank deposit. When needed, this position also assists with various administrative duties to include assisting customers in person and on the phone.
Accountant
Finance
JOB SUMMARY
This position performs accounting duties in support of the city’s financial operations.
MAJOR DUTIES
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Processes miscellaneous and accounts receivable payments received; performs bank deposits; prepares vouchers; loads transactions into accounting system; reconciles packets.
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Balances cash registers daily; reviews and posts all related transactions; performs remote check deposits and cash bank deposits; downloads credit card payments and files receipts.
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Provides customer service as needed; processes utility and miscellaneous product payments; sets up and closes utility accounts; processes work orders; answers questions and addresses concerns from customers and co-workers.
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Performs accounts receivable; prepares invoices and monthly statements; monitors aging accounts; follows-up on past due balances; works with County Treasurer on assessment account balances.
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Prepares monthly general ledger transactions; reconciles general ledger accounts balances; investigates variances.
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Prepare general ledger debt transactions; monitors debt schedule due dates.
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Schedules ACH debt payments and revenue payments.
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Performs monthly bank reconciliations and prepares journal entries to update balances as needed.
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Maintains spreadsheets to track revenues for various fund accounts and facility rental and deposits.
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Processes payments to vendors as needed.
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Attendance is an essential function of this position.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
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Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
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Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles.
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Knowledge of reconciliation and balancing principles.
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Knowledge of cash management principles.
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Knowledge of the city chart of accounts, fund structure, and accounting and reporting standards.
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Knowledge of South Dakota sales tax law.
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Knowledge of business licensing policies and procedures.
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Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
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Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
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Skill in gathering and analyzing financial data.
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Skill in the preparation of financial reports.
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Skill in problem solving.
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Skill in interpersonal relations.
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Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Finance Officer and Deputy Finance Officer assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include South Dakota sales tax laws, GAAP, GASB standards, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
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The work consists of varied accounting duties. Strict regulations and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position.
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The purpose of this position is to provide accounting support for city financial functions. Successful performance helps ensure the efficiency and accuracy of those functions.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city staff, financial advisors, bankers, auditors, representatives of other government organizations and businesses, and members of the general public.
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Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, justify matters, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
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The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Please include a copy of your college transcript.
