Accountant

SCOPE OF SERVICES: The Finance Division is seeking an experienced high-level Accountant to work in the Accounting and Financial Reporting unit for up to 24 months. The position requires confidence, initiative, a sense of urgency, and an impeccable attention to detail. A well-suited candidate processes in-depth accounting and financial reporting experiences and is capable of performing financial reporting tasks with minimum supervision and training. The Accountant is responsible for performing the following duties:

" Produce annual audited financial statements prepared under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Research and resolve accounting issues including evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements (GASB) to ensure US GAAP compliance

" Assist in external audits conducted by the City's independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prepare and assemble Financial Reporting Audit Deliverables. " Assist in the year-end financial closing process: e.g. enter journal entries to the accounting system; reconcile benefit payment listings against accounting records

" Interact with external auditors, examiners, and other City and State agencies

" Assist in the implementation of the Financial Reporting and ACFR Reporting tool

" Draft and update Financial Reporting procedure manuals

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

" Must possess Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

" Minimum of three (3) years of experience with corporate and/or governmental accounting including accounts receivable, accounts payable, investment accounting, and financial reporting

" Direct experience with preparing year-end financial statements for any corporations and/or governmental entities

" Experience with working with external CPA auditors

" Excellent written and verbal communication skills

" Strong analytical skills, including keen attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency

" Ability to prioritize, manage tasks, and meet deadlines

" Ability to manage multiple Accounting audit deadline and deliverables simultaneously

" Ability to exercise initiative and work independently " Ability to exercise professional judgement in Accounting related problem solving and troubleshooting

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

" Experience with finance and governmental entities (public retirement systems preferred)

" Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software

" Proficient in MS Excel and Word; experience with advanced functions in Excel is a plus