The Staff Accountant supports the delivery of services provided by the Finance Department including accounting/bookkeeping, payroll, benefit administration and regulatory compliance. This is a professional position that conforms to the generally accepted account principles (GASB), in a manner that ensures completeness and accuracy. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Assist with monthly and year-end closing, including the preparation and/or review of journal entries, bank and payroll reconciliations and general ledger activity • Monitor and reconcile daily cash deposits and maintain monthly logs of cash receipt activity • Periodically reconcile revenue streams with cash receipt activity to monitor and ensure cash received was coded to the correct GL code • Ensure records for fixed assets are maintained in accordance with GASB 34 • Ensure financial records are maintained to support efficient grant applicant, grant monitoring and close out • Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings as required • Work as part of a team in the creation and review of monthly financial reports for management • Assist with annual budget process and monthly financial reports to management and City Council as needed