Municipal Accountant III - City

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range:  515

Hourly Rate:  $34.14 - $52.14 

FLSA Status:  Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Employees assigned to the Airports Department must successfully pass a thorough TSA background check including fingerprinting.  Please read the Airports Department Notice of Criminal History Records Check and Criminal History Records Checklist available at the following link: Criminal History Records Checklist 

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

For detailed information about the City’s hiring and background processes, check out the: Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks 

If you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked Questions 

TOTAL REWARDS

At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life.  We offer:

• 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

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DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The Municipal Accountant III position is responsible for our reconciliation of fixed and surplus assets, review and reconciliation of our four major service contracts each month, and interim financial reporting, along with assisting in the accounts payable process.  

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Administration Division of the Airports Department within the City of Oklahoma City and reports directly to an immediate supervisor. Employees in this classification perform duties of a professional nature requiring skills, knowledge and abilities acquired prior to assuming the duties of the position.  The Municipal Accountant III may supervise the activities of a work unit comprised of Municipal Accountants I and II, Accounting Technicians and/or other clerical personnel.  Work is reviewed by an immediate supervisor for soundness of judgment and general effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Apply accounting principles and practices to a computerized municipal accounting system to maintain accurate records of municipal accounts.
• Monitor expenditures and prepare periodic financial statements and administrative reports. 
• Exchange information 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.     
• Evaluate pronouncements or publications of various professiona