Prepare, analyze, and process all accounts payable using a computerized accounting system for the City and various related agencies. Also, prepare various financial reports for internal and external users. Requires a high school diploma/GED, three years' experience in the accounting field, two years' experience using spreadsheets, and demonstrable knowledge of accounts payable systems. Associate's degree in Accounting and experience in public accounting preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of finance and accounting principles may be considered.
Excellent benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 12 paid vacation days, 12 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays per year are offered. Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program available for eligible employees. Schedule Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to journals and ledgers. Ability to work extensively with computerized municipal fund accounting system. Use of desktop computer programs in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Maintain an accounts payable system, determine fund availability and disburse payment from proper accounts to the correct vendors for all purchases made by the City. Work closely with accounts receivable managers in the private sector to assure timely and accurate payment of the City's bills. Prepare reports for internal use, public use, City legislative body, state and federal agencies. Furnish information to City staff for use in annual budget preparation. Develop spreadsheets for use by Chief Financial Officer in completing the annual budget process. Maintain all accounts in balance with proper ledgers, journals, and bank accounts. Develop and prepare schedules of expenditures, revenues, bank analysis, and trust accounts for use by external auditors. Coordinate and work closely with external auditors to provide necessary information for completion of City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Prepare month end closing and annual closing at the end of the month and fiscal year respectively. Implement proper accounting procedures and internal controls for proper accounting of public funds. Make recommendations to Chief Financial Officer for implementation of new accounting procedures for statutory changes made by local, state, and federal government legislation. Advise Chief Financial Officer of changes needed in the accounting system to report to Internal Revenue Service or other federal or state agencies. Maintain a payroll system for assigned agencies. Complete all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for payroll purposes to City, state, and federal government. Conduct studies and submit recommendations for improving the accounting operation. Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
Graduate of an accredited high school or GED. Business school or college courses in business practices. Three years' experience in the accounting field and two years' experience using spreadsheets. Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policy papers, and statutes from local, state, and federal governments. Possess the ability to discuss and resolve complicated situations over the phone and in person with the general public. Demonstrable knowledge of accounting payable systems. Experience in a public accounting office is desirable. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of finance and principles of accounting may be considered.
General office environment is open space for several employees in the same room. Sitting for long periods of time and use of computer keyboard. Use hands, fingers, and arms; must be able to lift/move up to 40 lbs.
The City of Hopkinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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