The Town of Collierville is hiring an Accountant to join our Finance Department! If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, look no further!
About The Town
The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team.
What’s The Role?
The role of an Accountant prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with current GAAP, GASB and applicable FASB standards and pronouncements, including scheduling staff, obtaining statistical data from various sources, working with auditors, and preparing confirmation letters, audit work papers, financial statements, and annual single audit. Performs cash management functions and monitors daily cash flow; prepares all grant financial statements, capital asset duties, cash requests, and required reports for regulatory agencies; maintains appropriate funds, charts of accounts, and accounting systems for the financial activities of the Town. Receives and processes financial documents for assigned accounting functions; reviews documents; ensures accuracy; completes with appropriate information such as account codes, vendor numbers, etc.; enters information into automated financial information systems and submits for processing. Prepares documents for assigned accounting programs (invoices, bills, check requests, purchase orders, adjustments, etc.) ensures accuracy and completeness; obtains appropriate signatures when applicable and submits/distributes for processing. Establishes and maintains accounting information in the automated financial information systems; posts information and performs data entry for accounting transactions; maintains automated files and databases; processes data to produce accounting documents. Retrieves data for reports and/or records. Maintains databases such as (i.e. fixed asset inventory, vendor lists, etc) Performs customer service functions: answers telephone calls, greets visitors, and/or assists individuals at front counter; provides information/assistance regarding department services, activities, procedures, documentation, fees, or other issues; directs callers/visitors to other offices/personnel as appropriate; responds to routine questions/complaints and initiates problem resolution. Enters journal entry spreadsheets and reconciles fund totals; enters journal entries, payroll entries, and payroll transfer entries in general ledger; submits required reports to appropriate agencies/individuals. Performs a variety of general accounting/bookkeeping functions. Provides information, financial records, or other assistance to internal/external auditors as required.
Minimum Requirements
Here is what you need to be considered for the position of Accountant:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred); supplemented by two (2) years of previous experience and/or training involving basic accounting, bookkeeping, office administration, and specific experience in area of assignment; OR
- any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
- Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
What's the Next Step?
If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please download our general application from our website www.colliervilletn.gov, or you can also visit Town Hall and submit a physical application in the Human Resources Department. Please note that you must submit an official Town of Collierville application to be considered for this position. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application.
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