Municipal Accountant II - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • $31 - $47

About The Position

This position is located in the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division of the Finance Department within the City of Oklahoma City.  Employees in this classification perform duties of a professional and supervisory nature requiring skills, knowledge and abilities acquired prior to assuming the duties of the position.  Essential job functions include:  the application of accounting principles and practices onto computerized municipal accounting system to maintain accurate records of municipal accounts, monitor expenditures and to prepare periodic financial statements and administrative reports.  This requires information exchange with other City employees, outside agencies and citizens to discuss the legality of expenditures, explain governmental regulations and to provide or obtain information related to budgetary considerations, financial reports, etc.  The Municipal Accountant II provides technical assistance or training to clerical and professional personnel through verbal explanation and physical demonstration of work performed.  Assignments are both general and specific in nature and are received primarily in verbal form.  Work is reviewed by a supervisor for overall standards of performance and is subject to periodic audits.  General job functions include:  accounting; report preparation; information exchange and supervision.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques and principles.
• Skill in applying knowledge of accounting to work performed.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial data.
• Skill in compiling and working accurately with large quantities of data.
• Skill in verbal and written communications.
• Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of work product.
• Ability to supervise clerical and professional personnel.

Responsibilities

• accounting
• report preparation
• information exchange
• supervision

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed