Staff Accountant
Description
Overview
This position performs technical accounting duties in support of the city's financial operations.
- Assists in the preparation of annual financial statements, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and the financial audit.
- Manages and reconciles city bank accounts; reconciles cash receipts, credit card activity, investments, and interfund receivables and payables.
- Enters journal entries.
- Audits petty cash.
- Reconciles and maintains fixed asset records for all city assets.
- Prepares year-end work papers for a variety of accounts.
- Processes returned checks.
- Performs related duties.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
- Knowledge of auditing principles.
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Skill in prioritizing and planning.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of some coursework in a field of study related to the occupation.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work assigned and to work independently to complete tasks, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
- Ability to be bonded.
Applications
Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to covhr@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.
Sorry, no phone calls, please.
The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.