Accountant II

Pay range $2,277.60 min to $2,732.80 mid bi-weekly

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs complex accounting duties, and supports financial operations, including general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting and record keeping. Manages and coordinates investment programs, cash management and depository services (wires/ACH). Maintains a variety of accounts and performs a broad range of accounting functions related to assigned areas of responsibility. Assist with budget preparation, debt management, and enterprise vehicle leasing.

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 monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations and financial reports as assigned. Manages daily bank activities, including monitoring bank balances, and generating reports
• Initiates and approves wires and ACH transactions in accordance with established internal controls.
• Manages the Accounts Payable process, including verifying invoices for accuracy and proper authorization, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies, coding expenses to the correct accounts, preparing payment batches, issuing checks and electronic payments, and maintaining accurate documentation to support timely and efficient payment of obligations.
• Oversees the Accounts Receivable process, ensuring timely billing, collection, and reconciliation of revenues.
• Coordinates and process payment of all utility bills, i.e., phones, electric, cable, water, copiers for City facilities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitors City accounts and special funds, evaluates revenue and expenditure trends, compares budget and projections, identifies issues in revenue and expenditure control, and recommends budget adjustments.
• Prepares various schedules, statements, notes, and analysis in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Prepares end-of-year audit work papers for assigned accounts.
• 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.
• 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 required;
• AND two (2) years experience in accounting required, governmental accounting preferred;
• AND Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred ;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience ;

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.)

Knowledge Requirements:

• Principles, practices, and procedures of governmental accounting and auditing.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Municipal financial policies, purchasing regulations, and internal controls.
• State laws and local government financial regulations are relevant to municipal accounting.
• Methods of financial forecasting and quantitative research.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
• General ledger reconciliation methods and techniques.
• Customer service standards and protocols.

Required Skills:

• Reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Maintaining interrelated financial and technical records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and elected officials.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.

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.