Accounting Specialist

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The Accounting Specialist performs entry to intermediate-level bookkeeping and financial support work in accordance with City policies and established internal controls. The primary focus of this position is financial processing, reconciliation, accounts payable support, vendor setup, and reporting assistance within the Finance Department. In addition, this position may provide cross-department customer service support on an as‑needed basis during staffing shortages, peak operational periods, or special circumstances.

Finance responsibilities remain the core function of the role.

• Reports to
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  Accounting Director
• Directs
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  Does not supervise any employees.
• Works primarily within the Finance Department and may collaborate with Utilities, Municipal Court, Parks, and other City departments as operational needs require.

• Assist with bank, credit card, and other financial reconciliations in accordance with internal control standards.
• Process accounts payable processing, vendor setup, and payment issuance.
• Support travel and training approvals and related payment processing in compliance with City policy.
• Administer, monitor, and provide support to assigned financial and operational programs, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Maintain and oversee financial system records, documentation tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with purchasing activities and ensure adherence to procurement policies.
• Support revenue tracking and related reporting functions.
• Coordinate documentation and reporting for state, federal, or regulatory requirements.
• Assist with asset management processes including surplus and disposition activities.
• Maintain organized records within designated records management and content systems.
• Provide support for audit preparation and documentation requests.
• Enter, validate, and retrieve data within the City’s ERP and related financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal control standards.

These duties are performed only as operational needs require and do not replace the primary finance responsibilities of the position.

• Provide front‑line customer assistance for utility, municipal court, or parks‑related transactions when coverage is needed.
• Accept and process payments in accordance with City cash handling procedures.
• Balance and reconcile assigned cash drawer when performing customer‑facing duties.
• Assist customers with general inquiries and route requests to appropriate departments.
• Provide counter or phone coverage during staffing shortages or high‑volume periods.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling customer and financial information.
• Cross‑train in utility billing, court payment processing, and related software systems as assigned.

To apply, please follow all instructions and complete the online application located to the right of this screen. If you need assistance, you may email k.west.

• Education: High school graduate or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred. Related work experience may substitute education preference.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a customer service or accounting function providing service to customers and in cash collection activities, and experience involving general bookkeeping, auditing accounts, or reconciling fiscal reports.
• Certificates and Licenses
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Texas driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the City.

Knowledge: Knowledge of accounts receivable and accounts payable procedures; bookkeeping principles and practices; governmental accounting…