Accounting II  

Under general supervision, will be responsible for a variety of processing, performs responsible financial, statistical, budgetary, purchasing, and other management analyses in support of the development and administration of City budgets, including the preparation and/or review and analysis of financial documents, operations, and organization. Assists in the preparation of general accounting practices and day-to-day business operations, and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Follows and promotes policy and procedures of the City of Winder.
• Informs and advises the Finance Director on all department issues affecting the City; provides support and information to other department managers.
• Handles confidential files and materials.
• Reviews completed documentation for accuracy of coding and completeness of information.
• Prepares and enters daily receipts, prepares invoices for miscellaneous billings, maintains journals, and reconciles bank accounts, procurement card purchases, and other accounts; summarizes accounts, determines balance(s) outstanding and verifies all bank fees.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations and financial analysis
• Assists with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Processes requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and payments; answers payment inquiries from vendors; follows up on and resolves related problems.
• Monitors and ensures timely payment of all debt service payments.
• Processes payroll and files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Reviews and reconciles subsidiary ledgers and prepares adjustments as needed to the general ledger.
• Monitors and ensures timely payment of all mandated state and federal payroll taxes, processes payments for automatic deposits, deferred compensation, and other benefit plan payments.
• Assists with budget preparations and the annual audit.
• Assists with scanning financial documents.
• Performs general clerical and administrative support to include the preparation of memos, letters and correspondence relating to a variety of finance, budget, and audit topics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.   

Licenses and Certifications Required

•  Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) certified within three (3) months of employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, membership in GGFOA.
• Certified Local Government Finance Officer Program, Level 1 within two (2) years of employment.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of accounting, auditing, purchasing, or other related experience. Municipal government accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college.
• CPA or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• A citizen of the United States or has obtained legal work status.
• Must pass a detailed background investigation.
• Must be able to pass a credit check.

City Health Insurance Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance - CIGNA
• Dental - CIGNA
  • Dental – 100% paid by the City for Single Employee
• Vision - CIGNA
• Short Term Disability – AFLAC - 100% City Paid
• Long Term Disability – AFLAC - 100% City Paid
• Basic Life – AFLAC - 2.5 Times Base Annual Income - City Paid
• Dependent Life – AFLAC - $5,000 for eligible spouse and $2,500 for each eligible child - City Paid
• Voluntary Life - AFLAC
• Group Accident - AFLAC
• Group Cancer - AFLAC
• Group Critical Illness - AFLAC

City Benefits:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Education Assistance Program
• EAP Program
• Wellness Program

Retirement:

• 401 (a) Retirement Plan: City 3% Contribution at 90 days of service 
• 457(b) Retirement Plan: City Matching at 90 days of service up to 3% if employee enrolls and contributes at least 3%