Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Accounting Specialist
3-5 Years of Clerical Accounting Experience, Lead Experience, Valid Drivers License
SUMMARY: This is technical work directing the daily activities in the operation of the Finance Department. Direct
involvement in accounting functions and preparation of reports and statistics detailing financial
results. Coordinates schedules, activities and reports with other departments. Establishes and
maintains operating procedures. May specialize in one or more functional areas such as accounts
receivable, accounts payable, payroll, grants, budget etc. Oversees workflow for completeness. Responsible for one or more clerical accounting operations including but not limited to maintaining multiple account registers, reconciling bank accounts, preparing and reviewing data processing transactions and verifying the accuracy of accounting documents, records
and transactions.
DUTIES: - Maintain records including posting revenue, disbursements, and journal entries into the general ledger; prepare schedules and reconciliations of the general ledger, payables, cash receipts, and receivables.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and monthly employee benefits invoices including health, dental, life, and others.
- Reconciles documents and records to computer printouts of daily transactions and statements; researches discrepancies and prepares transmittals or enters data utilizing computer workstation for corrections; reconciles bank statements.
- Handles all contract and grant receivables and posting
- Oversee accounting software maintenance; participate in the redesign of systems and processes.
- Assist with fiscal year end closing, the gathering of audit materials and preparation of some schedules, payroll, financial statements, budget documents, and other reports; oversee payroll related processing, accounts payable and receivables.
- May process bi-weekly payroll, prepare invoices, reconcile and prepare quarterly and annual Federal and State reports; prepare adjusting journal entries.
- May lead the work of lower level staff related to bank deposits, balancing cash receipts, cash disbursements and reviewing both bills and payroll for entry and payment.
- Reviews documents and registers for internal consistency, completeness, clerical and mathematical accuracy, and conformance to procedures.
- Retrieves information to respond to inquiries including researching, analyzing data and resolving problems
- Interacts with other city departments personnel in a professional manner
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping, including transactions, procedures, terminologies and systems, and office procedures.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.)
- Knowledge of good math, analytical and communication skills required.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and account receivable systems.
Ability to:
- Ability to organize, direct, and control functions performed by accounting clerks.
- Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations utilizing an adding machine and calculator.
- Ability to trace transactions through various steps and processes to locate discrepancies.
- Ability to assign cost accounting codes.
- Ability to operate a computer workstation.
Minimum Education and Experience - 3-5 years experience in clerical accounting or bookkeeping work, preferably in a municipal setting.
- High School Diploma supplemented with 2 years college level courses including bookkeeping, business math or related courses.
- Previous experience in a lead position is preferred.
- May substitute years of years of experience and education.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and other city department personnel.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license when required for
job-related duties.
COM168
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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