Accountant III (Financial Reporting)
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Posting Open Until Filled -Salary Range: $54,525.35 to
$72,682.62JOB SUMMARY: -The Office of Financial Reporting is
responsible for the accounting and coordination of the City's fixed
assets, Construction in Progress (CIP), External audit, Accounting
for debt and overall Financial reporting to include responsibility
for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Popular
Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and the Pension Plan Financial
Reports. The Office is seeking an Accountant III to conduct the
fixed assets accounting responsibilities in accordance with GASB
standards, monthly reconciliation of fixed assets, moving CIP to
fixed assets, manage the fixed asset inventory process, prepare
roll-forward tables of fixed assets, prepare various reports,
present information as required by the audit and participate in the
preparation of the ACFR.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Additions and retirements of assets in the Fixed Asset Module.
-Contacts departments to determine physical location of asset
additions in order to tag assets. -Maintains and updates location
of assets and other descriptive information related to assets as
changes occur. -Prepares reclassification journal entries related
to the Fixed Asset Clearing Account. -Prepares fixed asset
roll-forward and other audit schedules as directed. -Generates
reports utilizing the Oracle Cloud System, as well as other means,
when necessary, i.e. Excel. Enters Oracle Project and Grants
Journal Entries. -Creates capital project and award numbers in
Oracle for requesting departments. -Approves the Oracle Project and
Grants information on department requisitions. Assists with various
tasks during the audit and preparation of the ACFR. -Works on
special projects as assigned. -Performs other duties as necessary.
-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: -To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. -Requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. -Knowledge: -Strong
understanding of accounting theory and application of general
accepted accounting principles and practices; -Intermediate to
Advanced level hands on knowledge of all accounting functions and
related internal controls including capital projects, fixed assets,
external audits, and financial accounting activity; -Governmental
accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, and
financial reporting practices; -Basic Information Systems
applications for accounting functions. -Skill in: -Communicating
effectively, both verbally and in writing; -Performing complex
analytical activities; -Maintaining accurate records and making
accurate arithmetic calculations; -Working on several assignments
simultaneously, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and working
independently within established guidelines; -Extensive use of
common office software including Microsoft Office and applicable
specialized finance software applications; -Providing detail
oriented and organized work; -Working cooperatively and
collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to
maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results;
-Performing proactively and with flexibility; -Providing
outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally).
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