<p>Job Objective: To reconcile, balance, and maintain accounts in accordance with City of Sherwood ordinances, policies, and procedures, and under the financial reporting provisions of Ark. Code Ann. § 10-4-412.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Performs monthly reconciliation of receivables, liabilities, and related revenue and expense accounts. </li><li>Reviews and maintains general and subsidiary ledgers; performs account analysis and prepares assigned reconciliations and adjusts journal entries monthly. </li><li>Performs monthly reconciliation of cash and bank statements for all city accounts. </li><li>Prepares year-end schedules and reconciliations in support of the annual audit. </li><li>Prepares monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports; researches and prepares special reports. </li><li>Assists other city departments in solving accounting or budget problems. </li><li>Assists the Finance Director with special projects and creation of related reports as required. </li><li>Assists with tracking grant funds received and expended. </li><li>Assists with the procurement process, including coordinating bid announcements and openings. </li><li>May act as backup to the payroll administrator. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned and/or required. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements and preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and/or preferred.</p> <p>SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED</p> <p>Intermediate: Accounting, Payroll Systems; Basic: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Human Resources Systems, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing</p> <p>Additional Skills</p> <ul> <li>Requires a working knowledge of general accounting theory, principles, and practices. </li><li>Requires knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing the expenditure of funds. </li><li>The position requires the incumbent to be able to effectively solve complex technical problems using analytical thinking and applying logical skills. </li><li>This person must be organized and have a high level of attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records, type and enter data accurately. </li><li>Ability to effectively communicate on a one-on-one basis with others. </li><li>Ability to maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with other employees, department officials and the public. </li><li>Ability to report to work each scheduled day, and on time. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance area, or 5-years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <p>All positions with the City of Sherwood are subject to a pre-employment background check. Some positions are subject to pre-employment and random drug screening. All positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.</p> <p>Miscellaneous Information</p> <p>The City is committed to providing our employees with a competitive salary and benefit program. We offer our full-time employees a variety of benefit plans to meet their personal needs. The city contributes 6% into your 457(b) and matches up to 4%, totaling a possible 10% into your retirement. Health insurance is free to employee; excellent vacation and sick leave accruals; 13 paid holidays and a personal day! For more specific information about the City of Sherwood's benefit program, contact the Office of Human Resources.</p>