Accountant I

The purpose of the class is to provide accounting functions in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles. The class is responsible for accounting, disbursement, maintenance, review, interpretation, analysis and reconciliation of accounts within assigned area of responsibility. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

• Performs accounting functions in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and requirements for assigned accounts.

• Reconciles all funds and accounts for assigned areas of responsibility; researches discrepancies, collects information, and reports findings.
• Tracks payroll activity for all departments and related funds.
• Tracks fixed assets for General and Capital funds; inventories fixed assets.
• Posts payments, journal and general ledger entries as assigned.
• Prepares required financial reports such as worker’s compensation, pension, 941, element object reconciliation etc.
• Prepares audit documents, assists with or performs audits.
• Performs data entry of all financial activities for assigned accounts and funds; verifies and reconciles accuracy of data entered.
• Attends staff or project meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.

Requires an Associate of Science Degree (A.S.), Vocational Technical Degree, specialized training, or self-education equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in accounting or a closely related field.

Requires one year of work experience in accounting.