Accountant - General Job Mesquite area,Texas USA,Accounting

Job Title

Salary: $56,579.53/annual minimum - $67,356.58/annual midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

Prepare and reconcile the City's various bank accounts; process monthly journal entries; data entry; administer Accounting's record retention tasks; perform daily import files into the accounting system; and provide general support for the Finance division.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.

Prepare and reconcile monthly the City's master, accounts payable, payroll, and special revenue bank accounts.

Import files from various resources into the accounting software system.

Process and bill monthly fuel and general work orders.

Process journal entries as assigned.

Review and approve employee expense claims to ensure they are in accordance with City travel and purchasing policies.

Process data entry files from the golf course point of sale system into the accounting system.

Reconcile the pooled cash accounts.

Assist in the preparation of the 1099s.

Prepare the monthly Hotel distribution payments.

Maintain the City's electricity accounts with the vendor.

Assist with the year-end audit schedules.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Set up and maintain organized computer files.

Audit and maintain files and records, prepare periodic reports and distribute to designated departments and divisions; photocopy, mail or fax materials as necessary.

Provide support to assist designated division staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities.

Assist audit staff as necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.

Experience

One year performing complex bank reconciliations and general accounting functions is preferred.
Governmental experience is preferred.

Licenses And Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This position does not require a physical for employment.