ACCOUNTANT - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Title: Accountant - OC25-

Opening Date: 11/22/2024

Salary: $29.92 - $43.68

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: G17

Department: ASD/Finance

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE TWO WEEKS AFTER OPEN.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY.

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

Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate administrative work performing accounting and inventory audits, various administrative duties, analyzing multiple financial annual reports, preparing and maintaining detailed records, files, and reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Finance Division Manager.

We are seeking a bright, creative, goal-oriented, high energy, and hardworking professional to fill our Accountant position.

The candidate must be a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and able to handle multiple engagements concurrently.

The selected candidate is expected to display considerable initiative in meeting deadlines, as well as identifying ways to improve and/or streamline processes within their areas of responsibility.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in governmental accounting and preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is a plus.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM) certifications are preferred.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) accounting and/or Modified Accrual Accounting as it relates to government.

Knowledge of all areas of finance including general ledger, internal controls, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, debt and lease accounting, grants, payroll, property accounting, budgeting, revenue and cash management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, finance or related field and considerable experience in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Valid Driver License of appropriate class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or 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.

Performs inventory audits; assists with the preparation of periodic reports such as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), grant, investment, capital improvement, debt, or other operational reports required to gauge operational efficient and/or compliance with government ordinances/guid...