Staff Accountant
Job Description:
Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Reconciles all Town bank accounts.
• Prepares and enters appropriate journal entries and posts them to the G/L.
• Analyzes financial records for accuracy and conformance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, legal, regulatory, and organization procedures.
• Prepares all monthly financial reports for DOF/CFO review.
• Enters revenue received via ACH transactions into the accounting system and posts them to the G/L.
• Assists in preparation of yearly audit documentation and supports the auditors during the year end audit.
• Assists with the annual budget preparation.
• Completes all biweekly, quarterly, and yearly tax filings/reporting.
• Prepares annual W-2 and 1099 MISC forms and files with appropriate Federal and State agencies.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information from the Town manager, DOF/CFO, department heads, or outside agencies regarding financial information.
• Participates in continuing education in the financial field, staying abreast of new reporting requirements, laws, and other regulations.
• May be required to work additional hours outside of a traditional work week as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
