Accountant II

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Two full-time positions available with the Aviation Department, Finance & Accounting Division located at 601 Brasilia Avenue

Salary Range: $24.77-$37.16/hour

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline Date: June 24, 2024

Responsibilities

• Prepares accounts payable vouchers for the expenditure of various appropriations for approval and authorization by proper divisions.

• Ensures correct purchase order is used.

• Ascertains sufficiency of funds for purchases.

• Inspects invoices for proper charges and proper recording.

• Assists in the maintenance of monthly journals, recording of purchases, approval of payment vouchers and reconciliation of accounts.

• Audits material and reports; makes studies of cost trends and makes recommendations as to costs.

• Studies and makes suggestions for changes and improvements in accounts payable procedures.

• Maintains a liaison role with other divisions in relation to accounts payable.

• Assists in maintaining central email folder and electronic accounts payable folders on a shared drive.

• Performing other special projects or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related subject area and 2 years of experience in entry-level, professional accounting work; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.