Principal Accountant

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

· Assists in the preparation of annual financial statements, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and the financial audit.

· Manages and reconciles city bank accounts; reconciles cash receipts, credit card activity, investments, and interfund receivables and payables.

· Posts journal entries.

· Audits petty cash.

· Reconciles and maintains fixed asset records for all city assets.

· Prepares year-end work papers for a variety of accounts.

· Processes purchase orders.

· Maintains grant-related accounting information.

· Reconciles confiscated asset funds and property evidence funds.

· Performs related duties.