The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community. The Accountant, as an individual contributor and under the supervision of the Controller, performs and monitors the financial planning and reporting of the City’s capital improvement projects, economic development incentive programs, capital assets and bank reconciliations. Performs general accounting functions including preparation of financial reporting, examining and analyzing accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures. Salary range: $51,042 - $63,809 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. Minimum of three years’ experience with preparing journal entries, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, bank reconciliations and fixed asset accounting. Experience in government accounting preferred. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Knowledge of accounting principles and practices including GAAP and GASB. Knowledge of accounting software systems Proficient skills with Microsoft Office applications with emphasis in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Mathematical and critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public Ability to effectively and efficiently deal with contractors, vendors, other departments and fellow workers. PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Interacts and works with Assistant Director of Finance - Controller, other Finance staff, City employees, auditors and members of the general public The City of Lee’s Summit offers a variety of municipal career opportunities with more than 150 job classifications. Those interested in a public service career with the City of Lee’s Summit may review vacancies and obtain applications. Applications and resumes are accepted for all vacant positions. Applications/resumes may be submitted online, on or before the deadline posted. The City is fully committed to a policy of hiring without regard to sex, age, color, race, religion, national origin or disability as prescribed by federal and state laws. The City will require a post-offer background check and physical which includes a drug/alcohol screening. The City is a drug-free workplace.
