Staff Accountant

City of Newport | Newport, KY

Date Posted: 4/15/2024 5:00:49 PM

Description:

This is a full-time position with a starting salary range of $52,000 to $59,500, including full benefits. This position's emphasis is on reconciliations and journal entries. Qualified Candidates can download an application from www.newportky.gov and submit applications to tfornash@newportky.gov. or mail to City of Newport, attn. HR 998 Monmouth St., Newport, KY 41071.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB: To support the Director of Finance and Finance Officer in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance Department and to relieve them of certain responsibilities that will allow them to spend a greater portion of their time on financial statement preparation and analysis, budget and variance issues, forecasting, audit and general accounting compliance issues, and contracted outside accounting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reviews cash logs daily, tracking discrepancies between bank transactions and recorded transactions; Reconciles all bank accounts to the general ledger, prepares and records related necessary journal entries; Assists with the monthly processing and reconciliation of all fund's general ledgers; prepares various monthly journal entries as necessary for proper balancing of accounts; Maintains the fixed asset workbook and system and associated depreciation schedules, provides monthly or quarterly details to the Finance Director for general journal entries; ensure proper recording of new purchases and disposals; Provides support with financial preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual statements (IE: balance sheet, statement of revenues and expenditures, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Uniform Financial Information Report) and/or various detailed reports for local, state and federal agencies; Helps with property tax billing and receivable processes, including payment agreements and delinquencies; Manages employee credit card applications and charges; Will audit expenditure requisitions and vendor invoices and recommend budget amendments as required; Appears for work on time dressed in a work appropriate attire and completes assigned tasks within a reasonable or specified period of time; Works in a safe manner, observing all safety rules and poses no significant risk to the health and safety of others.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES: Back up and assistant to the Accounts Payable Process; Performs additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a standard high school, or equivalent;
• Associates Degree and working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the general public;
• Must be proficient and detailed oriented with projects or task;
• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data;
• Must be highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets with the ability to learn and master accounting software;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word;

Special Requirements

• Must be bondable.

Miscellaneous Information

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to communicate effectively and prepare reports requiring writing, reading, mental reasoning, and interpretation;
• Ability to operate modern office equipment typically using hands and fingers;
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as required;
• Work is typically performed in an office setting at a desk or table with intermittent standing or stooping.

Salary Information: 52,000-59,500
Application Deadline: 04/26/2024

Qualified candidates can download an application from newportky.gov and submit completed application to tfornash@newportky.gov or mail to City of Newport attn. HR, 998 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071.

Emily Moore
Human Resources Coordinator
998 Monmouth Street
Newport, KY 41071