Municipal Accountant II - City

PAY 

$30.63 - $46.83 Hourly

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

Note: 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:  https://www.okc.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=19935 

APPLICATION QUESTIONS/WORK HISTORY

• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. 
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.

BENEFITS

• The City offers competitive pay and robust benefits:  Benefits Overview

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

 The Municipal Accountant II position is primarily responsible for the function of Accounts Payable in the Financial Operations Section. 

JOB SUMMARY

This job is located in the Administration Division of the Airports 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. 

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 

JOB 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. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Skill in using Excel to extract large quantities of data.
• Experience with purchasing suppliers and contractors.
• Experience in customer service. 
• Experience reconciling data on a monthly, quarterly and year-end basis. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Fina