Accountant, Finance Department (Closes 1/2/2025)

The City of Bismarck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For details and to apply online: www.bismarcknd.gov/jobs

Description: This position performs financial accounting duties in support of the city's financial operations.

Examples of Duties

Performs day-to-day accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Government Account Standards Board (GASB) guidelines, and federal, state and local requirements.

Prepares and completes month-end closings; reconciles bank and investment accounts; prepares closing journal entries.

Assists in the budgeting process; analyzes historical data and rates to forecast future needs; prepares special reports, worksheets, and computations; interprets analysis and makes recommendations as requested.

Assists in the development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best practices, and federal and state policies and procedures.

Prepares and analyzes a variety of regular and special financial reports.

Provides accounting support to city departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in accounting or related field.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with having had a similar position.