Accountant

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Application Deadline Date

12/17/2020

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. plus EITHER

A) Bachelor's degree in Accounting;

OR

B) Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field with a minimum of eighteen (18) semester credit hours in accounting, plus one (1) year experience in accounting and/or auditing.

OR

C) Associate's degree [or completion of sixty (60) college semester credit hours] which includes a minimum of eighteen (18) semester credits in accounting, plus two (2) years of experience in accounting and/or auditing.

General Description

Employees in this accounting position are responsible for the maintenance and analysis of accounts and the preparation of financial reports. Direct supervision is received with an allowance for the exercise of independent judgment in accordance with established objectives, policies and procedures. Work is performed using both automated and manual accounting systems. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of clerical personnel. Related work is performed as required.

Typical Work Activities

Maintains general records of accounts including general and subsidiary ledgers, making adjustments or entries and preparing financial summaries;

Develops and updates financial reports using personal computer software such as spreadsheet and database programs;

Confers, in person and in writing, with internal accounting and clerical personnel, departments,

municipalities and businesses relative to accounting matters;

Prepares, independently, standard or specialized financial reports;

Verifies claim vouchers for payment;

Advises others as requested regarding automated financial systems, according to established accounting procedures;

Integrates and reconciles manual records with automated accounting systems;

Sets up accounting systems to ensure compliance with federal regulations and state requirements for grant accounting and reporting;

Takes trial balances;

Instructs others on methods for routine posting, filing and related accounting activities.

Company info

City of Rochester, New York
Website : https://www.cityofrochester.gov