Accountant I or II - Herriman City

Herriman City is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, creating change and exciting opportunities. We are looking for a candidate who has the experience and skills to grow with us and be a valuable team member. We continue to be a "Top Place to Work", winning awards from the Salt Lake Tribune. We strive for a culture of excellence within our work culture and how we see and communicate with each other. Apply to be part of a fantastic environment with opportunities to be valued and grow with us!

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs professional accounting, budgetary, and payroll functions essential to the establishment, analysis, updating, auditing, reconciling, and maintenance of financial records. This role supports the City's payroll, accounting, and budget systems, and involves providing administrative support in the review, analysis, and development of designated budgets and accounts. Also responsible for preparing and auditing a variety of financial, statistical, and budgetary reports, statements, and records.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direction from the Director of Finance and Administrative Services but may receive direction from higher-level accountants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and posts monthly and year-end journal entries as assigned by the Director of Finance and Administrative Services or Senior Accountant.
• Balances general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis as assigned.

• Prepares reconciliation of bank accounts and investments as assigned.
• Makes recommendations to improve financial functions to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services.
• Prepares various state reports/returns such as unclaimed property reports, sales tax reports, etc.
• Researches laws, regulations, City policy, and standards issued by accounting boards and professional organizations including FASB, GASB, GFOA, and AICPA. Assists Finance staff with implementation of new laws and regulations. Determines if the City is in compliance and suggests policy changes where required.
• Reconciles account balances and prepares schedules for independent auditors in their performance of the annual audit; answers questions; locates materials; explains procedures and policies as requested.
• Assists in the preparation of the yearly or biennial budget.
• Prepares various grant billings, accounting, and balancing.
• Accounts for outstanding bonds as necessary including bond payments, construction draw downs, and arbitrage rebate calculations.
• Prepares necessary project accounting as needed.
• May perform all duties related to processing payroll including filing Federal and State taxes and issuing W-2s as assigned.
• Prepares reconciliation of assigned bank accounts and investments.
• May act as backup to Accounting Clerk and other Accountants as needed.
• Assists department users with the City's financial ERP system
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Accountant I

• Two (2) years of college level classes or training from an accredited university.

AND

• Two (2) years of experience related to the above duties.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or other closely related field.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education or experience.

Accountant II

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or other closely related field.

AND

• Two (2) years of experience related to the above duties.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education or experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Requires a valid Utah Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and driving record check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must possess a working knowledge of basic mathematical calculations, generally accepted accounting principles, knowledge and understanding of financial statements, journal entries, debits and credits, and fixed asset accounting.
• Must be able to demonstrate keyboard skills and 10-key with accuracy.
• Working knowledge of general office maintenance and practices; utility billing and collection procedures and processes.
• Ability to utilize various programs related to word and word processing, spreadsheet, and database management to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. Must have great interpersonal communication skills, telephone etiquette, and public relations skills. Ability to communicate calmly and effectively with irate customers.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive administrative information.
• The City may make reasonable accommodations to the work environment and duties for those who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employee performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.
• Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, including walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and light lifting.
• Talking, hearing and seeing are essential in the performance of daily tasks.
• Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exists.
• Mental application utilizes memory for details; verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employee's normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.

Associated with this position will be confidential and proprietary information of Herriman City. Employee acknowledges that this information will not be shared with others outside the discharge of duties. Confidential and proprietary information shall mean information not generally known to the public.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, requirements or knowledge, skills and abilities. Herriman City reserves the right to add or change duties at any time and provides for a twelve (12) month probation or evaluation employment period. Changes in employment status during this evaluation period are not subject to cause.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and driving record check.