Salary : $38,792.00 – $65,852.80 Annually
Location : Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5346
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: 6/2/2023 6:00 PM Central
Nature of Work
This is professional accounting work in the maintenance and review of fiscal records for accounts payable and/or accounts receivable. Work involves maintaining financial records and auditing internal accounts or accounting documents. Work is performed in accordance with established accounting or state regulations, internal procedures. Some independent judgement is exercised in accounting work. Work is performed according to generally accepted accounting principles, under the supervision of a higher-level accountant, or fiscal or administrative officer and is checked for accuracy and conformance with departmental policy. Maintains complete sets of accounts including subsidiary, general ledger, budgetary, and control accounts; makes appropriate entries and prepares necessary reports relating to account status; ensures appropriate supporting documentation is acquired to justify account status updates; compiles cost and tax assessment data. Performs internal audit assignments including checking accuracy of entries, examining accounting documents such as payroll, purchase vouchers, cash receipts, disbursement vouchers, license and sales tax returns and reports; reviews requests for payment and assures availability of funds. Verifies that transactions are properly supported and in accordance with established laws and regulations; helps design and monitor license account registration and accounting systems, including internal controls. Examines a variety of financial statements for completeness and conformance with uniform accounting classifications or other specific statutory requirements; assists in the preparation of adjusting journal vouchers; compiles statements and submits payment; makes routine disbursements as required; compiles daily deposit information to process license and tax payments, reconciles bank statements; generates routine tax and license notices; maintains appropriate records and files. Compiles and verifies tax information on vendors to report to the Internal Revenue Service; processes and distributes 1099 forms to the IRS and vendors. May be assigned to serve as backup or assistant to a higher-level Accountant. May be assigned to work on special license and tax revenue projects. Operates a personal computer with spreadsheet or database applications. Requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and work well as a team. Requires the ability to work independently, with an internal team and with the general public. Perforating and filing completed payment packages. Maintains budget/expense ledgers by purchase order, billing, and program. Serves as department inventory control accountant, to include tax revenue stamp inventory; maintains accounts of all city-owned equipment; prepares and submit reports to external auditors of year-end figures of fixed assets. Processes and distributes financial and accounting reports. Performs related work as required.
Physical and Environmental Factors:
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Work is essentially sedentary, with occasional lifting and carrying of light (up to 15 pounds) items. Computer work requires manual dexterity.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with major course work in accounting; experience with the maintenance and review of fiscal records at a highly technical level or any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the above listed knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Knowledge of general governmental accounting, purchasing, tax, and related systems and procedures. Some knowledge of automated accounting systems. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Skill in the operation of a ten key calculator and personal computer. Ability to prepare license and sales tax returns. Ability to apply accounting principles to the maintenance of fiscal and accounting records. Ability to generate and interpret financial reports. Ability to learn and accurately apply the City’s accounting and fiscal policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with outside organizations and the general public for the purpose of giving or receiving information, negotiating, and resolving conflicts and disputes.
Necessary Special Requirements:
None
Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville’s EEOP Short Form Upon Request
The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement.
Below is a summary of the City’s benefit offerings:
The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees. For most benefits, a 30-day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply.
Medical Insurance
All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville’s group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more.
Mental Health/Substance Abuse
A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting BHS. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers.
Dental Plan
The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) A deductible of $50 per person/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and a plan maximum of $2,000/year/covered patient. Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient.
Vision Plan
The City’s vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co-pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings.
Retirement
The City’s retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA.
Life Insurance
The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Eligible employees are covered after completing one full day of work and coverage is provided at no-cost to the employee. Additional benefits may apply in the event of accidental death or dismemberment.
Disability Insurance
The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. There is no cost to the employee for this coverage. After ten years of service, disability benefits may be requested through the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA).
Voluntary Life / AD&D
The City offers eligible employees an optional voluntary term life insurance benefit. Employees may apply to purchase additional term life insurance for self, spouse, and eligible dependents. Guarantee issue amounts are available if voluntary life benefits are elected within 30 days of eligibility. Premiums for employee and spouse are based upon age. Child Life is a flat rate based on the level of coverage.
The City also offers an optional voluntary accidental death & dismemberment insurance plan. Employees may purchase insurance for self or family. The plans are administered by Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Please refer to the plan summary for additional information.
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
The City offers voluntary Cancer and Off-the-Job Accident plans administered by Allstate Benefits. The Cancer plan provides first occurrence, hospital confinement, radiation & chemotherapy, and other benefits. The Off-the-Job Accident plan provides benefits for injuries occurring off the job. Please refer to the brochures for an explanation of covered benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts
The City offers two flexible spending account options to assist with unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. These pre-taxed accounts require a qualifying receipt and may be reimbursed by mail or direct deposit. A pre-loaded debit card is available for enrollees in the medical account. The flexible spending accounts are administered by Health Equity/WageWorks.
Financial Wellness
The City provides a confidential financial wellness program through SmartDollar for all full-time employees. The program offers online tools and a step-by-step plan that is self-paced to help employees as they journey to reach their financial goals. There is no cost to the employee for participation.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We know that dealing with day-to-day stresses can be distracting. The City provides a confidential EAP program to assist with life’s stresses. EAP services may be coordinated through Behavioral Health Systems (BHS) or through the Employee Resources and Program Manager at the City’s Health & Wellness Center. Resources may include substance abuse, grief and loss, marriage/family communication, managing stress and depression, parenting, and more. There is no waiting period for this benefit.
Health & Wellness Center
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The City’s Health & Wellness Center is more than just a clinic. The Center provides cost-effective health care and on-line services at no cost to the individual. Open Monday through Saturday, the Center provides medical services including acute, primary, and preventive care, as well as annual physicals. The Center also offers routine blood work, immunizations, wellness coaching, chronic disease management, many generic medications dispensed on-site, and much more. If an onsite appointment isn’t possible, Telehealth Services are available 24/7/365. All City employees, covered retirees, and covered dependents age 3 and above are eligible for services at the Center as well as telehealth services.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
The City provides two optional voluntary deferred compensation plans: RSA-1 (State of Alabama) and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employees may defer portions of salary for a later date, such as retirement. Please see the Payroll Division of the Finance Department for further details.
Sick Leave
Sick leave accrual is 4 hours per pay period for all eligible City employees. There is no accrual maximum for employee sick leave.
Annual Leave
Annual leave for eligible employees is accrued as follows: less than 10 years = 4 hours per pay period; 10 to 15 years = 5 hours per pay period; 15 to 20 years = 6 hours per pay period; 20 or more years = 7 hours per pay period. Employees may accrue and carry forward 260 hours (or the equivalent for fire suppression) to the next calendar year.
Military Leave
The City provides a military leave plan that pays regular salary for not more than twenty-one days per year. Also, employees called into active service may receive compensation in an amount equal to the difference in the lower military pay and the higher public employment salary as provided by City Council Ordinance.
Holidays
The City recognizes the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Two additional floating holidays may be declared each year at the discretion of the Mayor.
Longevity Pay
The City pays eligible employees compensation based upon the number of months of continuous regular full-time service as of October 1st of each year.
College 529 Savings Program
The City makes it easy for friends and family to give the gift of a college education. The 529 college savings program is administered by CollegeCounts, through payroll deduction, and offers tax advantages and other benefits.
Other Benefits
Please refer to the City of Huntsville Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
Disclosure:
The City offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees. The list above offers a summary of those benefits. The information is intended as a general reference and should in no way be construed as a promise or guarantee of employment or benefit coverage. Please refer to the appropriate Summary Plan Description (SPD) or contact the City of Huntsville Benefits Office for more details. If there is a conflict between this information and the actual plan document or policies, the plan documents or policies will always govern.
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Do you possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with major course work in accounting? If no, does not disqualify.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess experience with the maintenance and review of fiscal records at a highly technical level?
- Yes
- No
Required Question