Under general direction, performs complex professional accounting duties and acts as a lead worker; records and reports financial transactions; reviews fiscal records; prepares financial report statements and analyses; performs related duties as required.
Any combination of education and experience as follows:
Education
Must have a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or a closely related field which has included courses in accounting.
And
Experience
Four (4) years of related experience in accounting.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of principles and practices of general and municipal government and grant accounting and auditing; principles and practices of budgeting; principles and practices of lead supervision; City finance policies and procedures; laws relating to public finance, fiscal operations and redevelopment; modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
Ability to analyze, interpret and explain state and federal guidelines, City finance policies and procedures; establish and maintain fiscal records and accounts; prepare clear, concise, complete and accurate financial statements, schedules and reports; review, recommend, and implement improvements to accounting, budgeting and reporting procedures; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; work independently and as a team member; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of the work; organize and review the work of self and others; perform related duties as required.
