Accountant

City of Roanoke offers full health benefits, generous paid time off, extended sick leave, and newly added mental health leave policies, education reimbursement, and more!

Maintains financial records, primarily in the area of financial reporting, contracts and accounts receivables. Compiles and analyzes financial information used in the preparation of complex financial reports. Prepares journal entries, financial reports, statements and verifies financial data. Performs reconciliations & prepares written analyses or account fluctuations, budget variances. Assembles statistical and accounting data on request. Assists independent auditors as required. Assists other departments by providing information on financial matters. Prepares budgetary or financial reports as needed. Provides oversight & assistance as required in operation of business areas of municipal government. Applies systematic collection action to collect delinquent accounts. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or a related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting, preferably in the public sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Examples of Duties

Maintains financial records, primarily in the area of financial reporting, contracts and fixed asset accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs assigned accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and applicable Federal and

State legislation for assigned area of responsibility and accounts 

Compiles and analyzes financial information used in the preparation of complex financial reports

Maintains specialized databases, researches and makes recommendations to upgrade or modify

departmental information management systems and procedures

Prepares journal entries, financial reports, statements and verifies financial data to ensure that data is current and accurate

Assembles statistical and accounting data on request

Assists independent auditors as required

Assists other departments by providing information on financial matters

Researches and provides financial data on request

Performs reconciliations & prepares written analyses or account fluctuations, budget variances

Prepares budgetary and/or financial reports 

Provides oversight & assistance as required in operation of business areas of municipal government

Applies systematic collection action to collect delinquent accounts

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or a related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in accounting, preferably in the public sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Supplemental Information

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of organization. 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quite.