Accountant I (AP and Cost Accounting

About This Position

Job Description:

Purpose:

Provides financial information to management by preparing, researching, and analyzing accounting data; preparing intermediate level reports and financial statements.

• Maintains general ledger information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing accounting transactions of intermediate dollar-value and complexity, ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and sound business practices.
• Processes revenue collections and/or customer payments; prepares analysis of delinquent accounts, calculating/assessing delinquent fines/fees for supervisor/manager review; prepares accruals and/or other accounting entries in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.
• Prepares grant accounting entries and reconciliations by compiling and analyzing general ledger account information.
• Reconciles general ledger and/or bank accounts and resolves account discrepancies by reconciling statements and transactions and investigating supporting documentation.
• Prepares financial statements and/or special reports by preparing balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and/or other special reports at an intermediate level; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; conducting variance analysis; applying intermediate skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements of generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.
• Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit by preparing accurate supporting work papers at an intermediate level for assigned area(s) or funds; work is reviewed by other staff; providing explanations of City policy/procedures and responding to auditor's questions/requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares asset, liability, inventory, and/or capital accounting entries by compiling and analyzing general ledger account information.
• Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural/financial information and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual systems.
• Carries out projects by completing projects of moderate complexity and/or completing parts of complex projects.
• Maintains financial security by following established internal accounting controls.

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of the preparation process of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
• Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling fund level statements and reports.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and related equipment.
• Skill in designing spreadsheets and utilizing word processing and database software.
• Skill in analyzing, preparing, checking and balancing routine fiscal transactions and accounts.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial statements at an intermediate level of complexity.
• Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Accounting, twenty-four (24) college semester hours in Accounting, CPA license may substitute for the education requirement.

• CPA license, CPA candidacy, or ability to start CPA licensure within one year of employment.
• Experience with adjusting journal entries.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal customers and provide clear, professional guidance.

• Pay Range:
  Entry: $28.86 - Mid: $35.64
• Schedule:
  
  8:00AM - 5:00PM - 60% COA telework policy
• Location:
  
  4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin Texas 78723

This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Fair Labor Standards Act:
This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.

Assessments:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing. Candidates selected for interview(s) may be required to complete an…