Accountant

JOB TITLE : ACCOUNTANT

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

SALARY: GRADE 19

HOURS: DAYTIME HOURS

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant will assist the Finance Director to improve the finance, accounting and budgeting functions.  Tasks will include implementing additional features of the financial software, refining, documenting and implementing workflows and developing standard operating procedures to improve efficiency, staff effectiveness and internal control in compliance with accounting principles, statutory requirements and City policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain timely reconciliations of general ledger and bank accounts
• Analyze the processing of financial transactions throughout City operations; provide feedback on effectiveness of operation and recommendations to improve quality, timeliness, accuracy, compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in processes, workflows, internal controls and staffing.
• Perform and assist in related fiscal matters as directed by the Finance Director including budget preparation, revisions, and amendments.
• Prepare external and internal reports as requested by management.
• Assist with the testing, development, documentation, implementation and training of software applications to accomplish accounting best practices.
• Create Accounts Receivable invoices and maintain record of payments.
• 1095/941 creation and reporting.
• Serve as back up for Accounts Payable/Payroll.
• Conduct audit of employee/municipal benefit deductions.
• Create/verify journal entries in funds as assigned.
• Maintain general office records, reports, files, databases and spreadsheets as assigned.
• Initiate and complete system imports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive experience in analyzing existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, documenting standard operating procedures, and implementing revised procedures.
• Motivated, self-starter with the initiative to ensure operations run smoothly.
• Ability to plan and organize work and carry it through to completion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and all levels of management.
• Must possess solid communication capabilities (both oral and written.)
• Must work well in a team environment with sound negotiation and problem-solving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Minimum of an earned Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or an Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution in addition to 3 years increasing complex work experience in governmental accounting or a related field. 

• Proficient use of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing using such software as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is required.
• Working knowledge of Governmental Accounting, specifically for municipal accounting is preferred.
• Must have ability to learn software quickly, knowledge of Springbrook software is preferred .
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to compose and prepare accurate reports, records, and correspondence
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license. 
• Willingness to work non-standard hours as required.
• Must be willing to travel overnight to attend continuing education courses and workshops.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position.

POSTING DATES:  4/20/22 – 5/2/22

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.

Seniority alone will not be the determining factor.

External applicants may apply online at alexandercityal.gov, or obtain an application at the Municipal Complex.

             Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer