Accountant II

Starting Salary Range: $65,068.00 - $77,453.00

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work in support of the City's financial operations. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries and financial reports, reconciling accounts, supporting the annual audit process, and monitoring grant compliance. Exercises independent judgment on routine accounting matters and refers complex or sensitive issues to a supervisor. Work is reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and procedures. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Maintain general ledger accounts and subsidiary records; prepare and post journal entries on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to record financial transactions and support the monthly financial close.
• Reconcile bank statements for all City accounts, research variances, and recommend correcting entries; reconcile financial discrepancies by analyzing ledgers, reports, and accounting records.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries; verify documentation and process disbursements; maintain accounting controls in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly, special, and project-specific financial reports; research and analyze account balances, budget overruns, and allocation discrepancies, and recommend resolutions.
• Prepare schedules, closing entries, and financial statements to support internal and external audit processes; ensure conformance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Monitor grant expenditures for compliance with grant agreements and federal regulations; prepare and submit financial reports and reimbursement requests to funding agencies; perform month-end reconciliations for all grant funds.
• Assist in preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and Schedule of Expenditures of State Awards (SESA) and provide supporting documentation for annual audits.
• Contribute to team efforts and assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, including the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and prepare financial reports; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and the ability to apply applicable standards to municipal financial reporting and recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applied to governmental fund accounting, including the ability to record, classify, and report financial transactions in accordance with governmental accounting requirements.
• Ability to leverage technology to drive efficiency, enhance collaboration, and support Accounting and business processes.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field 
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and directly related experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in public sector finance, accounting, or grants. Experience with Tyler Munis or similar governmental financial management software preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment with regular use of computers, financial software, and other standard office equipment. Work involves periodic interaction with employees, departments, external auditors, and grant agencies, requiring effective communication and collaboration.

Work may involve sitting, standing, moving throughout facilities, attending meetings, and traveling between City facilities as needed.

Work schedules may occasionally extend beyond standard business hours to support month-end and year-end close, budget preparation, audit activities, or other financial deadlines.

The employee may occasionally move or handle work-related materials or equipment such as files, binders, or office supplies as necessary to support business operations.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability.  The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.  The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield  provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public.  All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.