City of Mesa · 1 day ago
Accounting Specialist II
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCity of Mesa is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to perform advanced journey-level technical accounts maintenance and paraprofessional work for various accounting sections. The role requires familiarity with accounting concepts and principles, as well as the ability to handle unusual problems and exercise independent judgment.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
An Accounting Specialist II performs advanced journey-level technical accounts maintenance and paraprofessional work for a major accounting section (example: Accounts Payable, Revenues/Receipts, Payroll, or Cost/Property) or unit
An employee of this class must be thoroughly familiar with accounts maintenance practices associated with their functional area, as well as be familiar with accounting concepts and principles, have the ability to explain and interpret information, and work independently
An Accounting Specialist II routinely handles unusual problems/situations and regularly exercises independent judgment when making decisions regarding matters related to their area of assignment
Technical-level activities may include: account reconciliation; balancing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposit, and sales tax accounts; journal voucher preparation; invoice initiation; property classification; assistance with financial statement preparation; worksheet preparation; researching and interpreting source documents to resolve account discrepancies and/or other accounts-related problems; and working with other City departments implementing new software to ensure reporting needs are met
Paraprofessional tasks typically include acting in a lead capacity, providing training for subordinate staff, or functionally supervising subordinate personnel working on special projects
This class may also give input to supervisory personnel regarding subordinate performance for evaluation purposes and perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely-related field
A minimum of three (3) years' full-time journey-level clerical accounting experience
Company
City of Mesa
Located just southeast of Phoenix, Mesa is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kristi Uyeshiro
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Sharon Skinner, Book Coach and Author
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