Accountant in Bismarck, North Dakota

This position performs financial accounting duties in support of the city’s financial operations.
Performs day-to-day accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Government Account Standards Board (GASB) guidelines, and federal, state and local requirements.
Prepares and completes month-end closings; reconciles bank and investment accounts; prepares closing journal entries.
Assists in the budgeting process; analyzes historical data and rates to forecast future needs; prepares special reports, worksheets, and computations; interprets analysis and makes recommendations as requested.
Assists in the development of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best practices, and federal and state policies and procedures.
Prepares and analyzes a variety of regular and special financial reports.
Provides accounting support to city departments.
May develop and maintain capital asset records, including acquisitions, dispositions, construction in progress, and depreciation records.
May review city payroll for accuracy; identifies and corrects errors; completes the processing of payroll
May prepare and reconcile payroll, unemployment, and sales tax reports.
May prepare and submit 1099s.
May provide support for the allocation of special assessments; ensures compliance with the North Dakota Century Code, city ordinances and policies; gathers data from other departments to determine special assessments.
May assist in reconciling highway construction, special assessment bond funds, and construction funds to verify cash flow and identify deficiencies; assists in computing developers’ CDs and requirements.
Analyzes, computes, and prepares forecasts based on financial statements, cost reports, cash balances and other financial data; allocates bond costs to special assessment districts and reconciles revenue bond debt covenants.
May assist with grant compliance, closeout, and reconciliations on a portfolio of assigned grants.
Manages and reconciles city bank accounts; reconciles cash receipts, credit card activity, investments, and interfund receivables and payables.
Prepares year-end statements for assigned accounts.
Assists in the implementation of new financial management software programs.
Audits credit card transactions.
Provides backup to Account Technicians, Grants Coordinator, and other Accountants, as needed.
Assists in interpreting and communicating technical information to developers, property owners, and department staff.
Coordinates transactions with Accountants, Accounting Technicians and various department staff. . Prepares budget adjustments and journal entry corrections.
Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in accounting or related field.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with having had a similar position.