Position open until filled.
Part-time position averages 20 - 25 hours per week
Pay range : $23.00 - $30.00 / hour
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, performs analysis, reconciling, advanced level accounting duties and internal auditing for Pleasant Grove City.
FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
- Reviews monthly financial statements and identifies potential issues to the City Finance Director
- Prepares correcting accounting entries to ensure general ledger accuracy
- Reviews, analyzes and reconciles all City bank accounts, investment accounts, and bond accounts
Investigates account variances and prepares accounting adjustments
Analyzes all payroll liability accounts, payment returns, accounts receivable cash clearing accounts, and utility cash clearing accountsInvestigates variances and prepares accounting adjustments as necessary
Reconciles reports of gift cards disbursed to gift card logs and ensures proper accounting in the City's general ledger and employee compensation recordsPerforms tests to ensure payroll taxes are paid as appropriate
Assist in developing, and performing internal audits of City departments, operations, and projectsPrepares reports of findings and recommendations to City management, department heads, and supervisors
Responds to inquiries regarding audit recommendations and follows up with management on implementations of changesEvaluates and analyzes existing accounting processes and fiscal controlsRecommends ways to modify and improve existing methods and procedures
Assists in the development and implementation of new accounting techniques and systemsPerforms sampling and testing of cash receipts and disbursements for each City departmentVerifies appropriate approvals, general ledger accuracy, and compares expenditures with budget appropriations
Maintains and balances accounts against other accounting recordsAnalyzes and develops internal controlsMakes recommendations to management on design and implementation of internal control systems
Evaluates and tests controls to ensure they are effectively maintainedAssesses and communicates fraud risk to City management and advises on strategies to minimize fraud riskAssist in planning and conducting training for City employees on internal controls, fraud, and cash handling and disbursement policies and proceduresAssist in the coordination of the City's annual external auditAssists external auditors by providing supporting documents in response to auditor inquiries
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.Experience :
Two (2) years of related experience .Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Knowledge of theory, principles, practices, and methods of internal auditing and governmental accounting including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements and pronouncementsExtensive knowledge of computer operations, including an advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing systemsKnowledge of general ledger softwareSkill in performing accounting tasks and audit processesSkill in performing complex mathematical computationsAbility to work well with little supervisionAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to work effectively under timelines with flexibilityAbility to research, evaluate, and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvementAbility to coordinate financial matters appropriately with City departments and employeesAbility to listen well and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various audiencesAbility to respond with tact, composure, and courtesy when dealing with difficult situationsAbility to deal constructively with conflict and develop solutionsSpecial Requirements :Must be bondable
Must have valid Driver's LicenseWORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions may varyWork is performed in and outside the officeNo significantly hazardous conditions existDISCLAIMER
The City of Pleasant Grove is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, age, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, or any other factor protected by the law. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related duties and responsibilities that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
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