Hybrid Accountant II bei City of Red Wing, MN

About the Department

Performs entry level professional accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of ledgers and reports; and performs related duties as required.  The primary objective of this position is to assist in maintaining the accounting functions of the city by ensuring the accuracy of accounting procedures and providing assistance to the Accountant III, Finance and Accounting Manager, and Administrative Business Director.

Position Duties

Day-to-Day:

• Independently perform a full range of general, technical and complex accounting activities in the City to maintain and prepare accurate and timely fiscal records and reports including, but not limited to, detailed calculations, record keeping, bank reconciliations, preparing standard and adjusting journal entries for approval, capital/fixed assets, and general ledger activities.
• Collect, prepare, review, analyze, and interpret accounting data, financial reports, and provide necessary data, analysis, and recommendations.
• Provide backup to others in the Administrative Business Department as well as Payroll and Utility Billing. 
• Reconcile and balance various records, journals and ledgers, investigate discrepancies, trouble shoot, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Participate in accounting activities related to the maintenance of the City’s financial record keeping, reporting, and control systems and style check lists.
• Generate, gather and compile a variety of numerical data and prepare statistical and financial reports for distribution to internal and external parties such as federal, state, and other local agencies such as monthly, quarterly, and annual Sales and Use tax reports, MN Provider Tax, and Non-Residential Entertainer Tax deposits.
• Track and maintain a comprehensive listing of all pending and current grants. 
• Analyze system reports, accounting, and financial data to ensure that data integrity.
• May perform queries, maintain records, and generate various routine and ad-hoc financial reports as requested.
• Set up files, spreadsheets, and other schedules as required or requested.
• Make recommendations regarding work processes and procedures in area of assignment.

• Materially participate in the preparation and presentation of the annual budget, annual audit, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), Budget Book, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Book, and Truth-in-Taxation presentation.
• Assist with the budgeting process.
• Keep the Finance and Accounting Manager informed of all pertinent matters and assist in daily operation of the department and perform such other duties as are consistent with the tasks of the position and as may be assigned by the city. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Required: Minimum of one (1) year of public accounting and finance experience and/or equivalent. 
Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 
Physical Requirements: Normal office environment. Lift up to 25 lbs.  

Other Qualifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and procedures.
• Be able to read and understand correspondence, memoranda, and materials.
• Understand and follow financial controls implemented for compliance, fraud and theft protection pertaining but not limited to cash handling, Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Must have sound working knowledge of position principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Computerized accounting systems, Microsoft Office applications, and proficiency in spreadsheets.
• Thorough understanding of City’s functions, policies, and procedures.

• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Strong customer service skills. 
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer terminal, printer, calculator, fax, and copier.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must have commitment to the organization; initiative; dependability; maturity in relationships with others; and self-confidence.  
• Must represent the organization to other agencies, staff, and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude in all telephone and personal contact.  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to accurately record documents, publications, and various records for official purposes.  
• Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations, perform detailed accounting activities.
• Ability to perform, research, assemble information and prepare reports and studies. 
• Ability to plan and perform duties with only limited supervision.
• Work with a high degree of independent judgment; define, measure, and evaluate results.
• Must have ability to work effectively and respectfully with others and as a team member. 
• Exercise discretion regarding confidential matters.
• Attention to details with reports and record generation and administration.
• Analytical and problem solving.
• Maintain and reconcile financial transactions, records, and balances; detect errors rapidly and effectively.
• Input data and perform detailed numerical work with speed, fluency, and accuracy. 
• Perform multiple tasks under deadlines and pressure; organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports and analyses with supporting statistics and data.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of associates.
• Tolerate interruptions. 
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of associates including other professionals at the local, state, and national level and those providing services to the City.