Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Full Time Reports To: Assistant Finance Director Work Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM M-F FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Finance Location: City Hall Essential: No Position Summary: Under general supervision, the bookkeeper assists with maintaining and verifying the accuracy of the City's financial transactions and statements. This is accomplished by assisting with general accounting duties such as completing monthly bank reconciliations, preparing and entering journal entries, preparing and submitting financial reports, reviewing AP entries when needed, and assisting with payroll when needed. Duties and Responsibilities: Complete monthly bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts by analyzing and reviewing bank reports, ensuring all activity has been recorded, checking receipts against bank reports, preparing adjusting entries as necessary, communicating with bank and departments about adjustments, creating spreadsheets to report data, and ensuring proper recording of financial transactions. Assists with general accounting duties by preparing and entering journal entries, recording various types of transactions, reviewing account statements for accuracy and completeness, verifying transactions are classified and recorded according to established accounting principles, and providing adequate supporting documentation for each transaction. Assists with preparing monthly financial reports. Responsible for research and analysis including, but not limited to, budget to actual variances to ensure data integrity and compliance with fiscal policies. Assists with verifying billing and collection data and reviewing and analyzing subsystem reports. Assists with annual financial audit and fiscal year-end closing procedures by completing assigned tasks in a timely manner and preparing audit workpapers, financial reports, reconciliations, and other audit documents as needed. Assist with the processing of AP and/or payroll if needed. Other duties as required to ensure efficient and effective operations of the Finance Department. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bookkeeping experience including experience in duties listed above Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording financial transactions Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, etc. for completion of key job tasks. Knowledge and/or ability to learn ERP system (Tyler/Munis) Good time management and organizational skills Minimum Requirements: At least five years of bookkeeping experience High school diploma or equivalent Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Sitting, walking, and standing, some pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds; grip 45 pounds; repetitive movement of wrist and fingers during computer data input; reaching; 50-100% of day using computer; bending, squatting, kneeling, stair climbing, reaching, fine motor manipulation. Maintains static posture during sitting. Works indoors in a controlled environment 80% of the time, but may perform some functions outdoors for special events. Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to Drug Screen, Physical Examination, Motor Vehicle Review and applicable Background Checks. The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adheres to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, chemicals, and bacteria. The employee is required to perform tedious, exacting work. The work environment can sometimes be lively and active. The statements contained in this job description reflect general details to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other divisional areas to cover for absences, to equalize work during peak periods and/or otherwise balance workload.

Created: 2026-03-07