ACCOUNTANT III - City of Brookhaven

Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the Accountant performs a variety of professional level duties involved in coordi...MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.

Level I Certification in Carl Vinson Institute classes.

Five (5) of governmental accounting experience and prior supervisory experience, preferred.

Previous experience in the preparation of the CAFR, as well as governmental agency reporting to Department of Audits and Department of Community Affairs.

Or equivalent education, and/or experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Principles and practices of general and municipal government accounting and budgeting.

Principles and practices of accounting and auditing including general ledger, debit, credit, journal entries and audit procedures.

Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Knowledge of advanced mathematical principles.

Knowledge of federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations.

Reconcile and adjust financial statements with the general ledger.

Develop and implement efficient accounting procedures and internal controls.

Perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Research, analyze and reconcile complex financial data and transactions.

Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, records and reports.

Skill in the operation of a computer, utilizing database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Ability to compile and prepare narrative and statistical reports.

Ability to read and interpret laws and regulations and follow established policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee sits in an office or computer room.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:      

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee regularly works in a normal office environment.

The employee may perform some duties outdoors while conducting official business which will require limited local travel.

Employee may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings, and may be required to assist in special events.