Accounting Specialist

*Accounting Specialist

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: October 4, 2024

Job Title: Accounting Specialist - OC25-111

Salary: $23.44 - $34.22/Hourly; DOQ

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: GN12

Department: ASD/Finance

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: You must complete an online application.

Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration.

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate technical work performing accounting and budgeting functions, handling payroll, preparing, and maintaining detailed financial records and files, preparing financial reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Division Manager or under the general guidance of the Accountant, Senior.

Special Note: May require non-standard work hours to include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and callbacks.

The ideal candidate is positive, creative, goal-oriented, and has a strong foundation in accounting and bookkeeping.

They should be familiar with financial software systems and technology.

The selected candidate will be a member of the finance team and will be responsible for tasks such as payroll, accounts receivable, general accounting, and cash management.

Responsibilities will include accurate processing and recording of the City's payroll, providing timely and accurate financial information, participating in payroll processing and reviewing, verifying billing documents, handling bank activities, performing electronic file transfers, reconciling reports and schedules to the general ledger, preparing reports, and audit schedules as needed.

They should have a strong work ethic and be a team player with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

A CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is desired.

Qualified candidates will be required to participate in online testing, which will consist of Basic Microsoft Excel (2016) and Basic Microsoft Word (2026).

Candidates will receive a separate testing notification via email and must complete testing as instructed; no extensions of deadline will be given.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree with coursework in accounting principles, finance, payroll or a related field and considerable experience in accounting principles and payroll processing, preferably in the public sector, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class.

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required and are subject to change as needs and job requirements change.

Position assignments may vary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provides administrative accounting support.

Prepares and processes a variety of specialized documents including, b...