Part Time Accountant I

Pay range $1,874.40 min to $2,248.80 mid bi-weekly

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting and record keeping; maintains a variety of accounts, and performs a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties . Duties are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• Performs professional accounting functions in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices.
• Posts data to various ledgers, registers, journals, and logs according to established accounting standards and procedures.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Prepares various schedules, statements, notes, and analysis in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Prepares end-of-year audit work papers for assigned accounts.
• Oversees and directs accurate and timely accounts receivable, and financial processing and reporting to meet internal and external schedules.
• Enters invoices and payment data into the financial system; ensures correct coding of accounts, funds, and departments.
• Prepares weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH payments, and purchasing card reconciliations.
• Communicates with vendors and departmental staff to resolve discrepancies, ensure timely payments, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Monitors accounts-payable aging reports and follows up on outstanding items.
• Monitors and balances various accounts, including verifying availability of funds and classifying expenditure.
• Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City
• Reconciles vendor accounts, statements, and credit memos.
• Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and City information.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
• Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; AND one year experience in accounting required. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience in governmental accounting.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License prior to employment. (Must obtain a Texas driver license within 30 days of hire per State law.)

Required Knowledge:

• City organization, operations, and policies and procedures.
• Modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Office automation and computerized financial applications
• Public finance and fiscal planning.
• Accounts payable functions.
• Customer service standards and protocols.

Required Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately account for city funds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, and city officials.
• Ability to maintain efficient and effective accounting systems and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel , Word , Outlook , Incode, and banking software (Treasury Navigator).

Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of five to twenty-five pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Working conditions are primarily indoors in an office environment, sitting long hours in a day.