Accountant Fixed Assets Accounting at City of Richmond

Are you RichmondR.E.A.D.YRespect.Equity.Accountability.DiversityYOU!!!This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent fostering growth opportunities and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:Virginia Retirement System (VRS)Language IncentiveReferral BonusTuition Assistance ProgramDescription**Open to Current City of Richmond DPU Employees Only**The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities Financial Operations Division is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Accountant. This position will serve as the key liaison with the citys finance accounts payable (AP) Procurement and Financial Operations Departments. This position works according to policies and procedures but decides how and when to perform duties under general supervision. The selected incumbent will support the Department of Public Utilities by performing general accounting duties. This role serves as a key liaison with the citys Finance Accounts Payable (AP) Procurement and Financial Operations departments.Duties include but are not limited toReview and approve all incoming purchase requisitions for accuracy and complianceManage changes cancellations and final closures of departmental purchase ordersProcess vendor invoices using the OnBase system in a timely and accurate mannerMonitor the departments weekly agreement report and track expiring contracts for timely renewals or closures and prepare pay-ins for deposits and ensure submission of monthly pay-in reclassification journal entriesCompile data for internal and external auditors for the departmentAssist with various accounting projects and provide support to other staff as needed.Qualifications Special Certifications and LicensesMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or a related field or training and education equivalent to four years of college educationThree years of journey-level professional accounting experience such as general ledger maintenance and oversight financial forecasting preparation of financial statements and reconciliation of statements and accountsAn equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classificationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Extensive knowledge of office practices and proceduresSkilled in operating office equipment. Fixed Assets experience and Oracle Experience is preferred.LICENSING CERTIFICATIONS and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:None requiredKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.Knowledge (some combination of the following):Accounting and corresponding systemsBasic accounting such as journal entries chart of accounts methods of reporting and basis of reportingBilling and accounts receivableBudgetCompliance and audit proceduresComputer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel etc.)Electronic databases and related software applications such as Rapids and MUNISRegulations related to sponsored programs at the local state and federal levelsFinancial systemsFiscal management principlesFund accountingGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Governmental accountingGrant accountingOffice of Management and Budget circular and applicability to grants management related to CAPER A-133 auditsReconciliation including preparingSkills (some combination of the following):Advising sub-recipients of federal funding related to a financial environmentCommunicating with various internal and external departmentsCompleting revenue reports and reimbursement of expenditures in a timely mannerDeveloping policies and proceduresEnsuring revenue is collected and recorded accurately in the appropriate systemsMaintaining and recording files receivables etc.Performing related reconciliations and account reclassifications as requiredPlanning reviewing preparing and monitoring budgetsPossessing financial and budgetary analysis skillsPossessing strong Excel spreadsheet skillsPosting ledger and adjusting journal entriesPreparing reportsResearchingSubmitting accurate financial reports and other documentationWorking as an effective member of a team-oriented environmentWorking with minimal supervisionAbilities (some combination of the following):Follow standard procedures and established practicesProblem solveAmericans with Disabilities Act RequirementsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts electrical currents vibrations etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes odors dusts gases and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people imminent danger and a threatening environment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Due to the nature of work assignments incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly finger talk hear see and perform repetitive motions; frequently walk; and occasionally stoop reach stand push pull lift grasp and feel. The working conditions may contain environmental terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties this classification is considered to be sedentary exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process please contact Jessica McKenzie Human Resources Manager by email at .This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.The City of Richmond Values Veterans.We are an official V3 Certified Company.The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program. Key Skills Account Payable,Invoicing,Journal Entry,Data Entry,Accounting & Finance,Tax Returns,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Microsoft Excel,Reporting,Payroll,Financial statement,Account Receivable,ACCA,CPA Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 58835 - 92300