Accountant

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform professional accounting and budgetary work involving maintenance of the fiscal records and systems of the City, including the review of source documents used for accounting, the maintenance of ledgers, registers or other records of initial entry, the maintenance of control accounts, the preparation of periodic and special financial reports, and analysis of cash controls. This position may also include grants accounting, payroll and benefits accounting, assisting with labor negotiations, and providing fiscal administrative support in the preparation, analysis and monitoring of the City budget. The Accountant performs technical work in the maintenance of fiscal records, applying professional accounting principles and methods in duties that include: analysis and evaluation of financial records; preparation of factual and analytical statements and reports; providing exceptional customer service to the public, other City staff members, and members of the City Council and Finance Advisory Board; providing professional and administrative assistance to the Director of Administrative Services and to other City management.

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