ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, performs a variety of accounting functions and reviews, directs, and audits financial and accounting transactions; and performs related duties as assigned.

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: (which are not in any hierarchical order)

Prepares, processes and audits banking, general ledger, transactions related to accounts payable, payroll and inventory.
Prepares periodic financial reports for tax and special funds, forfeiture, fixed assets, payroll, HUD grant compliance and department budgets.
Balances encumbrances, bank accounts, general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
Prepares journal entries and fund transfer requests.
Audits accounts payable, utility tax, and daily cashier reports.
Maintains documents and records related to financial analyses, statements, and reports.
Communicates with other departments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of automated financial systems.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Knowledge of governmental accounting procedures.
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations, policies and practices governing accounting and finance.
Skill in analyzing financial information.
Skill in writing financial statements and other reports.
Skill in using computer and financial application software.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work involves sedentary to light work in an office setting. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift light objects (up to 10 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. The City of West Palm Beach promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, and one (1) year working related experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.