Financial Accountant Iii
CurrentPrepares and reviews the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reportand the City's Financial and Compliance Reports on Federal and StateGrants (Single Audit Reports).Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements andbudgetary reports to include performing variance analysis on thosereports.Informs management on matters of importance that could impact thequality of work and compliance with GAAP as well as City policies andprocedures.Prepares and assists internal and external auditors in the preparationof Prepared By Client (PBC) requirements for the annual audit.Reviews and interprets financial transactions and events for externaldepartments in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP).Analyzes new pronouncements issued by the Governmental AccountingStandards Board (GASB), proposes accounting system recommendations tomanagement and implements approved policies and procedures as needed.Consults with and advises other City departments on recordingtransactions and fiscal record and instructs employees on technicalaccounting problems and the interpretation and application of rules,regulations and accounting problems to ensure compliance with GAAP, GASBand other regulatory requirements.Demonstrates continuous efforts to work cooperatively and successfullyand effectively communicate in a team environment to provide qualityseamless customer service.Recognizes, resolves and responds to issues based on the applicationof previous experience and use of appropriate judgment.Acts as a liaison for the Finance Department and other CityDepartments.Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.