Accountant - GP3342 - ACCOUNTING
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Accountant
Position ID: GP3342
Department/Division: Finance/Accounting
Reports to: Assistant Controller
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for performing professional accounting tasks such as maintaining and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and accounting records for funds primarily
including General Fund, internal service funds, trust and agency funds, and general capital project fund types.
Essential Functions:
Performs complex accounting tasks such as maintaining and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and accounting records for funds primarily including General Fund, internal
service funds, trust and agency funds, and general capital project fund types
Prepares and maintains various account reconciliations including property tax, sales tax, miscellaneous receivables, bank/outstanding checks reconciliations, and payroll accounts
Prepares, records, and monitors capital bond project reporting
Prepares regular and special reports for regulatory agencies upon request
Prepares financial statements and other supporting schedules and analyses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Assists in maintaining internal accounting control systems for the organization
Assists in maintaining compliance and implementing new Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements
Assists in the budget process as needed
Provides management reports as requested/necessary
Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations to management regarding various accounting related issues such as conformance with City ordinances and policies
Assures financial accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures
Prepares statements, notes, and statistical information for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Performs special projects as assigned, which requires a high level of understanding of accounting theory and concepts
Works with outside and internal Auditors as necessary
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting or finance
OR
Master’s degree in Business Administration with no experience
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses resulting in a candidate successfully performing the essential function of the job.
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Certified Public Accountant
Governmental Accounting Experience
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: I
Sitting: E
Walking: I
Lifting: A
Carrying: A
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: E
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: A
Twisting: E
Climbing: A
Balancing: N
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a computer, telephone, and 10-key calculator.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 10/25/2000
Revision Date: 5/10/2017