Senior Accountant

Summary: Under basic supervision, performs a variety of experienced accounting and technical review functions in the maintenance and management of accounting records for City departments, programs, and funds; assists with required financial reporting, and manages accounting staff.

Essential Functions:-- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following

• Performs technical accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, revenue, grants, special funds, fixed assets and payroll; analyzes, reconciles, and resolves complex transactions and accounting actitivies.
• Reviews and investigates accounting records, and resolves issues as required; monitors transactions and reviews accounting documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations, and City policies and practices.
• Prepares, reviews and approves journal entries, prepares and distributes special summary reports and activity reports; maintains and reconciles accounts, including cash, general ledger and special funds.
• Assists with the maintenance of the general ledger, provides guidance and direction to City employees regarding the coding of accounting transactions, and verifies proper coding of documents received; assures compliance with applicable standards, format, policies, and principles.
• Supervises and trains staff in department as needed.
• Responds to questions and requests for information as authorized; researches and resolves problems and explains and interprets policies, procedures and regulations.
• Assists with the collections, analysis and reporting of financial data; reviews technical documents and other records to evaluate data quality and accuracy; identifies and corrects errors and inconsistencies in documents and reports.
• Assists in preparation of annual audit.
• Assists in preparation of CAFR.
• Assists in maintenance of capital assets.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrationg courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintans confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration; two year's experience required, preferably in government accounting operations.

Knowledge of:

• Government/Financial Accounting Standard Boards (GASB/FASB) and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, practices, policies, rules and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices for Public Sector financial management, including payroll, treasury, grant funds, and public debt management.
• Business and personal computers, and financial spreadsheet software applications.
• General ledger and account reconciliation standards.

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying accounting standards and procedures,applicable federal and state rules and regulations and City policies and procedures.
• Analyzing accounting issues, evaluationg alternatives, and recommending technical solutions.
• Analyzing and interpreting accounting documents and preparing financial reports.
• Correcting and updating computer accounting information systems.
• Reviewing interrelated financial and technical records, and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working  relationships with co-workers.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

License and certification requirements: A valid Texas State Driver's License is required.

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment.

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