Accountant

Performs high level technical accounting work, provides technical support to other City staff in areas relating to the financial operations of the City, such as payables, cash receipts, accounts receivable, and improvement districts.  Performs various accounting duties such as creating and posting entries to the general ledger, reconciling accounts and bank statements, preparing tax reports, preparing analyses of expenditures and revenues, and compiling financial reports.  This position will work closely with other city personnel and outside agencies to ensure policies and procedures are being followed and will prepare information for auditors, administer grants, assist in budget development and implementation, and participate in special projects.  Duties range from routine to the most complex of accounting projects and responsibilities requiring incumbents to take initiative, utilize judgement and critical thinking, and make decisions for the projects/processes for which they are assigned. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 
Works independently under the general supervision of the Finance Administrator - Accounting. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED 
Provides technical accounting support to other finance department staff.

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.  They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. 
 

• Reviews and participates in the work of the fiscal clerical staff engaged in the general accounting, accounts payable, purchasing, improvement districts, payroll, cash receipts, and financial reporting of the City.
• Reviews, prepares, and processes miscellaneous accounts receivables, related deposits, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Monitors and prepares billings and collection of payments for improvement district assessments. Prepares payoff quotes for improvement district assessments.  Performs reconciliations of subsidiary improvement district ledgers with the general ledger accounts.  Setup new special assessment districts, and maintain the assessment accounts. Prepare financial reports related to the improvement districts.
• Maintain daily cash balances, and perform monthly reconciliations of the City's bank accounts.
• Reviews general ledger accounts to ensure proper reporting of financial information in accordance with established accounting practices and rules. 
• Perform reconciliations of various other general ledger accounts, including accounts payable, payroll liabilities, grant accounts, and various other accounts.
• Prepares various adjusting journal entries as required.
• Prepares and submits financial reports from data compiled from ledgers.
• Researches, audits, analyzes, presents findings and/or makes recommendations to improve processes or systems. 
• Ensures compliance requirements in work assignments and responsibilities are met for financial reporting and are presented in accordance to established accounting standards set by GAAP and GASB.  Ensures data integrity and accuracy.
• Prepares workpapers and assists external auditors on the annual financial audit.
• Maintain files and ledgers as required.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. 
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Regular attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions. 

•  Writes letters, memos, and reports to effectively communicate information to users both in City departments and to outside users.
• May serve as a member of various employee committees.  May also provide support information and attend meetings of other City committees, boards, and commissions.
• Provides back-up to other related positions.
• Performs special assignments as requested.

•  Have frequent contact with other City departments to provide and obtain information relating to cash receipts and purchases.
• Have frequent contact with Title Company personnel and other agencies relating to questions and payoff information for special improvement districts.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
Education and experience:
 

• College education in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, preferably with a bachelor degree.             
• Two to three (2-3) years experience in accounting preferably with a municipality or other governmental setting.
• OR any combination of education and significant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Expected Behavior/Quality of Services
 
Excellence is the responsibility of everyone at the City of Kingman.  We lead by our core values in constant pursuit of excellence: 
 
Commitment – Dedicate oneself to consistent and excellent public service. 
Innovation – Implement unique, creative and cost-effective solutions. 
Communication – Communicate in a positive, honest and productive manner.
Integrity – Adherence to high ethical standards.
Diversity – Promote inclusiveness and impartiality throughout the organization.
Personal Responsibility – Take initiative to achieve excellence and accept accountability, uphold confidentiality, know when to report indiscretions and inappropriate actions even when it may be uncomfortable to do so, take responsibility for your work environment. 
Respect – Demonstrate a high regard for others, support each other.
Teamwork – Promote and encourage cooperative efforts, open communication and trust, encourage positive feedback.