HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Accountant - AccountingUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Senior Accountant - Accoun�ng
Department: Finance
Division: Accoun�ng
Supervisor: Assistant Finance Director
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 14
Job Number: 1420
Job Summary
Under limited direc�on, applies principles of accoun�ng to analyze financial informa�on and
prepare financial reports.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Compiles and analyzes financial informa�on to prepare entries to accounts and
document business transac�ons.
• Assists in coordina�on and prepara�on of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
for audit.
• Prepares Housing Authority financial records and financial submissions to Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
• Collects, calculates and analyzes fiscal data pertaining to financial transac�ons; prepares
year-end accrual journal entries, audit work papers and lead sheets.
• Coordinates and maintains fixed asset database, analyzes expenditures based on
capitaliza�on policies, performs data entry for acquisi�ons and disposals, and generates
and distributes appropriate reports.
• Processes balances and reconciles various accounts including monthly accounts
receivable and collec�ons on past due accounts, processes recurring billing statement.
• Checks receipts and expenditure ac�vi�es for other divisions and provides detail and
analysis as needed.
• Prepares and maintains chart of accounts for distribu�on to departments; responds to
department and division requests for new account setup.
• Maintains security, role based permissions, workflow and TCM in the ERP system.
• Assists and supports City employees with ques�ons and/or problems with the ERP
system.
• Submits and monitors support �ckets for the ERP system.
• Performs grant-related post-award func�ons, including budget and expense analysis,
financial repor�ng, and reconcilia�ons.
• Performs grant closeout func�ons, financial status reports, and final repor�ng; reviews
general ledger transac�ons to ensure accuracy and completes journal entries.
Updated: March 2024
• Receives cross training as backup in other accoun�ng func�ons and trains co-workers as
backup in these job du�es.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs all other related du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and two years of related
experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combina�on of
educa�on and experience. Degree in Accoun�ng.
• Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and three to five years of
related experience; or seven years of related experience and/or equivalent combina�on
of educa�on and experience. Experience in financial analysis.
• Cer�fied Public Accountant.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scien�fic thinking to define problems, collect data,
establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,
propor�ons, percentages, ability to develop and present mathema�cal and sta�s�cal
informa�on.
• Ability to effec�vely present informa�on and respond to ques�ons from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical materials, reports, journals, and government
regula�ons.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists.
• Ability to summarize data and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accoun�ng principles, governmental accoun�ng, and
audi�ng principles and procedures.
• Skill in analysis, communica�ons, finance, and interpersonal rela�onships.
• Skill in financial analysis and related problem solving.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook) and financial management so�ware.
Updated: March 2024
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of
time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Nicole Davies, Finance Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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