Accountant - (Parks & Recreation I)



Job Details

Accountant - (Parks & Recreation I)
Employer

City of Yuma

Salary

$5,094,564.80 - $6,622,886.40 Annually

Location

City of Yuma, AZ

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

1234-mlw

Department

Administration

Opening Date

01/02/2007

Closing Date

Continuous

Summary

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, prepares financial reports and conducts analysis of financial and budgetary functions of the Accounting Division.

Job Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Conducts analysis of data and adjusting of journal entries in assigned areas;

? Reviews individual and combined statements including balance sheets, cash flow, inventory, cash audits, revenues and expenditures;

? Prepares depreciation schedules on enterprise and internal service funds;

? Prepares internal and external accounting, account reconciliations, monthly and project reports as assigned;

? Monitors and analyzes financial issues related to Accounts Receivable, prepaid expenditures, collection of liabilities, fixed assets, restricted cash and interest earned;

? Assists departments in preparing and monitoring annual budgets;

? Trains users of computer software related to budget adjustments, data entry and revenue reporting;

? Resolves routine problems encountered in performance of work assignments;

? Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of:

? Federal, State, County and City and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules, regulations, guidelines and ordinances related to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR),

? accounting, auditing, employment, insurance, contract and purchasing practices and procedures in area of assignment;

? financial research and analysis techniques, practices and procedures;

? financial automated systems for budget development, monitoring and accounting methods and techniques;

? computer hardware, software and peripherals in order to enter, retrieve, research, and manage accounting, auditing, insurance, payroll and purchasing functions.

Skill in:

? communicating effectively to respond to inquiries, prepare written and oral reports, and present training and instructional materials;

? researching, analyzing and resolving routine accounting questions and complaints;

? handling and prioritizing multiple assignments;

? establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Vision is required to perform and monitor essential functions, and to complete data entry. Occasional standing, bending, and stooping involved.

Work is performed in an office environment.

Supplemental Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public or Business Administration, and two (2) years’ responsible experience in accounting and financial statement preparation, with related governmental experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this work.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: An employee in this class is required to live within fifteen (15) miles of the City limits, and within the United States.

The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees:

*ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 12.12% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 12.12% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement.  Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).

*LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .15% and the City contributes .15% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).

*SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution  into the Social Security & Medicare System.

*WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.

 

*UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.

*MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium.  Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived).  Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.

 

*LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.

*FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.

*EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.

*COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.

*GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.

0 to 5 years =  6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually

5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or  193.5 hours annually

10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually

15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually

20+ years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually

*SICK LEAVE -  Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.

*HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)

President's Day (third Monday in February)

Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day (First Monday in September)

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day After Thanksgiving

Christmas Day

Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas

*DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.

 

*SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.

The City of Yuma offers the following benefits for Part-time

(20+ hours per week) employees:

*ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 12.14% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 12.14% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement.  Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).

*LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .15% and the City contributes .15% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).

*SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.

 

*WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.

 

*UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.

*LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.

*GENERAL LEAVE - Part-time employees (working year round positions) 20 hours or more per week will accrue general leave based on regularly scheduled hours, years of service and the accrual rate.

*SICK LEAVE -  Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.

*HOLIDAYS - Part-time (regular or seasonal) employees who work the day of the City recognized holiday will be paid for the amount of hours worked on the actual holiday, up to eight hours. No holiday pay will be earned for days designated as "observed days". The following holidays are City-recognized holidays:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)

President's Day (third Monday in February)

Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day (First Monday in September)

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day After Thanksgiving

Christmas Day

Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas

*DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.

*SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.

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Employer
City of Yuma
Address
One City Plaza
P.O. Box 13012
Yuma, Arizona, 85366-3012
Phone
928-373-5125

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