Accountant II (DOT)

Posting Expires: 11/24/2026

Salary Range: $54,863.22- $73,371.15

General Description and Classification Standards

Senior level individual contributor accounting position in assigned department(s). Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems; journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and revenue reconciliation. Reviews and approves transactions of specific type or size. Handles escalated issues from accountants or technician staff. This job is a fully qualified, career oriented, journey-level position.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Develops, implements, or maintains one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation.
• Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules, and regulations.
• Balances books and prepares financial statements.
• Perform reconciliations and analysis for various balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Monitors and develops monthly reports and projects.
• Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions.
• Prepare amortization on premiums and discounts, and market value adjustments.
• May prepare federal, state or local reports and tax returns.
• May assist in setup of processes and procedures to capture, track and report financial transactions.
• May review, track and maintain billing information.
• Ensures accuracy with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines, and other accounting standards and regulations.
• Research, analyze and provide solutions to resolve different discrepancies related to the ledger.
• Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks in accordance with internal established processes and accounting standards.
• Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.
• Provide professional assistance and support to management and staff.
• Participate in the interim and annual financial audit.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of professional accounting policies and procedures and accounting standards and the ability to apply them to wide range of accounting issues.
• Skill in interpreting GAAP and GASB guidelines and applying it to day to day work assignments.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software, databases.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.
• Ability to spot inconsistencies and troubleshoot those issues.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in making decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience -

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of nine (9) years of professional related experience), and
2. A minimum of five (5) years related work experience.

Licensures and Certifications

- None.

Preferred Requirements -

None.

Work Environment: Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Schedule: This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in person work.