Accountant II - Interfund

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Posting: Open Until Filled Salary: Commensurate with experience JOB SUMMARY : The Accountant, II is responsible for the reconciliation of Investment in Cash Pool activity, analysis, and reporting on Interfunds, Due to From Other Governments, Operating and Sinking Funds, Earnings/Expense Allocations, as well as monitor and ensuring the complete and accurate recording of wire activity to General Ledger.
This position is also responsible for the managing and reporting of Development Impact Fees as well as analysis of other accounts contained within financial statements and reports.
The Accountant, II is an intricate part of the monthly general ledger close process including but not limited to reviewing account reconciliation from other City departments, preparing, reviewing and approving complex journal entries.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following duties are performed personally and/or in coordination with other General Accounting staff.
Additional duties may be assigned.
Performs complex reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, revenue accounts and other accounts held at the city.
Review, coordinate, and confirm the accurate interface of wires and/or related banking transactions to general ledger.
Ensure all intercompany activity remains in balance throughout the month.
Monitor and provide status of Interfunds and Intercompany.
Manage and report monthly on Developmental Impact Fees.
Participate in monthly ledger close by preparing and/or ensuring the accurate and complete recording of financial transactions in accordance with deadlines as determined by management.
Preform trending and variance analysis for all balance sheet, revenue and expense activity for assigned Funds.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Maintain and distribute various assigned roll forward schedules.
Review incoming journal entries from other departments to ensure transactions comply with the City’s policies and procedures and adhere with General Accepted Accounting Principles.
Provide professional assistance and support to management and staff as needed.
Participate in the preliminary and annual fiscal year-end financial audit.
Provides back-up support for other finance staff for general work processing, typing and files as needed.
Prepare various PBC audit schedules as needed in a timely manner.
Assist in the documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
Participate in the development or updating of departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other task and special projects as required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge: Principles and practices of governmental accounting Strong understanding of accounting theory and application of general accepted accounting principles and practices Intermediate level hands on knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls, including cash, investments, intercompany activity and extensive balance sheet reconciliations Governmental accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, and financial reporting practices Basic Information Systems applications for accounting functions Oracle based accounting software is preferred Skilled in: Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing Performing complex analytical activities Maintaining accurate records and making accurate arithmetic calculations Working on several assignments simultaneously, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently within established guidelines Extensive use of common office software including Microsoft Office and applicable specialized finance software applications Providing detail oriented and organized work Working cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results Performing proactively and with flexibility Providing outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally)