Reconciliation Accountant I - Duncan
Listing Title:
Reconciliation Accountant I
Listing Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Perform technical and administrative accounting work in reconciling and maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the City.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the general supervision of the Finance Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Also supervises the accounting area of Finance in the absence of the Finance Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workload; reviews progress and makes changes as needed.
Assists in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Provides professional advice to supervisor and other departments, although cannot give advice on high level policy making of the City.
Reconcile bank statements and agree the same to the general ledger cash balances in Fund 99 – Pooled Cash. Furthermore, reconcile the separate Fund Claims to Cash in each fund to the Fund 99 Pooled Cash. Therefore, the duty is to reconcile all Pooled Cash Accounts and other individual fund bank accounts to the Bank Statements.
Verify and ensure bank reconciliation reports are 100% complete and correct before they are sent to the Finance Director for final approval. If questions arise, detailed questions should be submitted to the Finance Director for possible solutions/assistance.
Maintain fixed assets records, including asset purchases and disposals, with reconciliation of subsidiary fixed asset register to general ledger balances.
Review and check for errors in account coding in the financial records and make required corrections.
Reconcile and agree payroll liabilities and all payroll expenses to underlying payroll records and ensure payment of all payroll liabilities to vendors.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A)Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and
(B)Three (3) years of accounting experience or financial work; or
(C)Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(D)Working knowledge of general ledger system and related subsidiary ledgers; knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems; working knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications; working knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions; working knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems;
(E)Self-learner, self-motivated, able to work independently and with minimal supervision and guidance;
(F)Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment;
(G)Critical thinking ability with problem solving skills and an analytical mindset;
(H)Exceptional mathematical skills;
(I)Able to make decisions to manage time well in order to reach deadlines in preparation of financial details;
(J)Good computer knowledge to deal with computer accounting systems;
(K)Accuracy and precision in preparation of accounting details;
(L)Good communication skills in order to communicate with employees and management.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be bondable.
Must be able to work hours necessary to achieve work objectives as determined by supervisor.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Typewriter, personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet and data base software; central computer system; 10-key calculator; phone; copy machine; fax machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with ADA disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with ADA disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The essential functions and/or tools used for this position could possibly be classified as a “safety-sensitive job” under the Unity Bill, which could affect the safety and health of the employee or others.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
(Job) Location:
Duncan, OK
Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
http://https://www.duncanok.gov/191/Human-Resources
Contact Information -
Company/Municipality Name:
City of Duncan, Oklahoma
Street Address
1600 South Highway 81
City
Duncan
State
Oklahoma
Zip Code
73533
Phone Number
580-252-0250
Fax Number:
580-251-9161
Contact Job Title:
Human Resources Coordinator
First Name
Tasha
Last Name
Williams
Email Address
twilliams@duncanok.gov
Listing Expiration Date:
06/10/2024