JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Assistant Finance Director, applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information for Accounts Payable, Payroll, Monthly Accounting, and Financial Reporting relating to the operations of the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Processing bi-weekly and special payrolls including time entry, balance and review, printing checks and transmitting bank files. 
2. Completes monthly financial management reports and reviews all reports for errors and inconsistencies; analyzes variations in forecasts and actual performance; determines reasons for variance; develops recommendations for improvement; completes written summaries of financial data. 
3. Performs spreadsheet analysis, compiles and sorts documents substantiating business transactions. 
4. Processes weekly accounts payable checks including invoice entry, review, printing checks and transmitting bank files. Maintains payable files for the accounting system.
5. Assists with preparation of monthly operating statements, bank reconciliations, and financial transactions. Prepares and enters manual journal entries including accruals, reversals, month and year-end closing. 
6. Serves as backup for the Senior Accountant. Assists in preparation of audit work papers and reconciliation of designated balance sheet and income statement accounts. Examines variety of accounting transactions for completeness, accuracy, and conformity to established policies and procedures.
7. Assists with preparing schedules for annual financial reports and reports to various government agencies, ensuring conformance of such reports with applicable procedures and regulations. 
8. Serves as backup to the Procurement Card Program. Responsible for issuing and canceling cards, updating transaction authorization limits and training cardholders.   Issues monthly reports and reviewing monthly activity documentation and posting monthly activity to the accounts payable system.  
9. Serves as backup contact for accounts receivable.  Enter checks, bank wires and ACH transmissions to record receipts that include miscellaneous revenue, franchise fees, sales tax, property tax and reimbursements from federal, state and local governments. 
10. Answers questions and provides information to the public, outside agencies, vendors and other departments. Answers phones and transfers calls to appropriate offices. 
11. May perform other assignments and handle special projects as assigned.  
12. Regular and timely attendance is required, as well as, the ability to get along with others in a professional and cordial manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of algebra & geometry.
• 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, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer software relevant to this position such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Smart Data on Line (SDOL), and some experience in Tyler Technologies (Muni or New World Logos) financial system is highly preferred.  
• Working knowledge of Revenue Accounting, journal entries, analyzing data, researching discrepancies, fee’s, taxes, inter-governmental receipts, payroll and accounts payable practices and procedures.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to communicate proper procedures and exhibit a strong customer service orientation.  
• Ability to assess priorities and adapt in order to accomplish priorities and meet schedules and deadlines effectively. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration or related area from a four-year college or university; and three year’s related experience in finance or accounting; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

To Apply: Applications available online through the City of Bedford website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bedfordtx