NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Junior Accountant or Accountant (DOQ) First review January 26th
Klamath Falls, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $94K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Klamath Falls is accepting applications for a full-time Junior Accountant position within the Finance & Business Services Division. The Junior Accountant performs complex technical work involved in the preparation and maintenance of City payroll records and reports while assisting the Finance Manager in administering the overall operations of the City’s established mission and goals.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Uses Microsoft Excel and ERP system to process, balance and distribute monthly payroll including benefits, voluntary deductions, and taxes
Verifies and processes employee, salary, benefit, tax and other deduction changes
Reviews time sheets for accuracy
Reconciles and completes payroll related reports such as federal and state quarterly reports, PERS, W-2’s, ACA, garnishment, and other deduction/contribution reports
Reviews and analyzes accounting transactions processed by others for accuracy, proper account coding or classification allocation
Provides customer service to all employees
Responsible for archiving necessary documentation of duties performed and ensuring data integrity
Performs reconciliations quarterly and at year-end in preparation for the annual audit
Performs various work papers in support of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Assists in the biennial budget process
Participates in the development and enhancement of policies and procedures
Completes special projects assigned by the Finance Manager
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of both the position and the Finance Department
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience performing accounting with a governmental entity; five (5) years of progressive experience working with the public, with demonstrated skills in customer relations; and two (2) years of experience troubleshooting accounting/data processing systems
Prior payroll experience is desirable
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other applicable business field and two years' experience in a responsible accounting/auditing capacity
An associate's degree in accounting or related field plus a minimum of six years of experience may be substituted
Possession of or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid Oregon driver's license
The position requires specialized professional-level knowledge of payroll accounting and related financial record keeping
Requires in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for municipal entities
Requires thorough knowledge of digital database systems that apply to payroll accounting applications
Requires knowledge of audit procedures and development of accounting controls
Requires well-developed human relations skills, sufficient to communicate technical concepts to others and provide excellent customer service
Requires skill in writing professional communications and reports
Requires math skills to perform payroll accounting and basic bookkeeping practices
Required knowledge of payroll processes, procedure, state and federal payroll law and accounting
Requires skill in using basic office equipment such as calculator, photocopier, scanner fax machine and computer keyboard; ten-key by touch and Microsoft Office Suite
Skill in using accounting/payroll software
Skill and ability to learn vendor and other government software systems
Requires the ability to carry out all aspects of the position
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; compute rate, ratio and percent; read analyze, and interpret, technical journals, financial reports, and related documents; respond to inquiries from the public and members of the business community; write simple correspondence; effectively present information one-on-one or in small group situations to other employees or the organization; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Requires the ability to perform work independently and meet deadlines
Incumbent must be able to work in an office setting engaged in work of a primarily sedentary nature
Requires ambulatory ability to retrieve files and stand at a counter for customer service transactions
Requires sufficient hand-eye-arm coordination to use a keyboard and 10-key, arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials from storage files and operate a variety of general office equipment
Requires visual acuity to read computer screens, printed material, and detailed accounting information
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone and in person
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit
The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Preferred
Preferred experience in municipal accounting; preparing a ACFR; and use of governmental software applications
Benefits
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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