Finance
Accountant II - Fixed Assets & Grants

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The purpose of this position is to provide support services in the major areas of Grant accounting and Fixed Asset accounting.  The position is responsible for keeping detailed records of grants and fixed assets and making sure that they are accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations that might be applicable. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Records fixed asset transactions in the G/L and capitalizes an asset when it is placed into service. This duty is performed weekly, about 10% of the time.
2. Prepare and file reimbursement requests for various grants. This duty is performed weekly, about 23% of the time.
3. Prepares, tracks, and processes contract payments thru a contract register. This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.
4. Registers city vehicles, obtains titles, and safekeeps titles. This duty is performed as needed, about 5% of the time.
5. Retires or transfers City assets in the accounting system upon receipt of completed Property Transfer Request (PTR). This duty is performed as needed, about 5% of the time.
6. Prepares documents for annual fixed asset inventory, collects information, and follows up with appropriate action. This duty is performed annually, about 10% of the time.
7. Prepares monthly reconciliations for grant accounts receivable, bond project expenditures, work in progress, and retainage. This duty is performed monthly, about 10% of the time.
8. Work with purchasing staff and vendors to obtain and confirm year end balances for contracts. This duty is performed annually, about 3% of the time.
9. Prepare SEFA report monthly, and annually. This duty is performed monthly, about 5% of the time.
10. Assist with the annual audit report and the annual budget report for the City. This duty is performed annually, about 5% of the time.
11. Run and verify depreciation expense. This duty is performed annually, about 2% of the time.
12. Prepare and file required reports for all grants. This duty is performed monthly, about 10% of the time.
13. Develop policies and procedure for internal and external users to provide consistency and efficiencies. This duty is performed as needed, about 2% of the time.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, Technical degree required in such disciplines as Computer Engineering, CPA, etc, plus 5 years related experience and/or training, and 3 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements
DRUG TESTING All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing; individual in this position will be subject to random drug & alcohol testing.

Miscellaneous Information
DAYS & HOURS Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM