Accountant / Internal Auditor - Part-time

Position open until filled; first review on January 4, 2024.

Part-time position average of 25 hours per week

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, performs analysis, reconciling, advanced level accounting duties and internal auditing for Pleasant Grove City.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Reviews monthly financial statements and identifies potential issues to the City Finance Director
• Prepares correcting accounting entries to ensure general ledger accuracy
• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles all City bank accounts, investment accounts, and bond accounts
  • Investigates account variances and prepares accounting adjustments
• Analyzes all payroll liability accounts, payment returns, accounts receivable cash clearing accounts, and utility cash clearing accounts
  • Investigates variances and prepares accounting adjustments as necessary
• Reconciles reports of gift cards disbursed to gift card logs and ensures proper accounting in the City's general ledger and employee compensation records
  • Performs tests to ensure payroll taxes are paid as appropriate
• Assist in developing, and performing internal audits of City departments, operations, and projects
  • Prepares reports of findings and recommendations to City management, department heads, and supervisors
  • Responds to inquiries regarding audit recommendations and follows up with management on implementations of changes
• Evaluates and analyzes existing accounting processes and fiscal controls
  • Recommends ways to modify and improve existing methods and procedures
  • Assists in the development and implementation of new accounting techniques and systems
• Performs sampling and testing of cash receipts and disbursements for each City department
  • Verifies appropriate approvals, general ledger accuracy, and compares expenditures with budget appropriations
  • Maintains and balances accounts against other accounting records
• Analyzes and develops internal controls
  • Makes recommendations to management on design and implementation of internal control systems
  • Evaluates and tests controls to ensure they are effectively maintained
• Assesses and communicates fraud risk to City management and advises on strategies to minimize fraud risk
• Assist in planning and conducting training for City employees on internal controls, fraud, and cash handling and disbursement policies and procedures
• Assist in the coordination of the City's annual external audit
  • Assists external auditors by providing supporting documents in response to auditor inquiries

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of theory, principles, practices, and methods of internal auditing and governmental accounting including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements and pronouncements
• Extensive knowledge of computer operations, including an advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing systems
• Knowledge of general ledger software
• Skill in performing accounting tasks and audit processes
• Skill in performing complex mathematical computations
• Ability to work well with little supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively under timelines with flexibility
• Ability to research, evaluate, and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement
• Ability to coordinate financial matters appropriately with City departments and employees
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various audiences
• Ability to respond with tact, composure, and courtesy when dealing with difficult situations
• Ability to deal constructively with conflict and develop solutions
• Special Requirements:
  • Must be bondable
  • Must have valid Driver's License

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions may vary
• Work is performed in and outside the office
• No significantly hazardous conditions exist

DISCLAIMER

The City of Pleasant Grove is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, age, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, or any other factor protected by the law. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related duties and responsibilities that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.