JOB
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team and provide critical support for City operations. This position offers a 4-9 hour shifts with a half-day on Fridays. Job duties include performing general accounting responsibilities include preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules, general ledger, purchase orders, assisting with annual budget, and reconciling multiple bank accounts; assists with monthly and year end closings. The City of Fate offers an excellent benefits package with: Paid Time Off (PTO)12 Paid HolidaysComprehensive Insurance Package: Our employees benefit from a robust insurance package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life. The City subsidizes 36% of dependent medical premiums.HRA Benefit: A city-provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) card with a balance of $5,100 annually. This can be used to cover dependent premiums or unreimbursed medical expenses.Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2:1 match, 7% employee contribution, 5-year vesting.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prepares and processes journal entries.Assists in monthly and year end closing.Reconciles and maintains balance sheet accounts.Prepares monthly financial reports.Assists in preparing analysis of accounts.Assists in administering accounts payable.Monitors and resolves bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences.Prepares bank reconciliations.Assists with preparation and coordination of the audit.Assists with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.Assists in the preparation and administration of the budget. Serves as back-up to the Accounting Specialist in preparing bi-weekly payroll, preparing payroll reports and payments and in processing weekly accounts payable.Responds to a wide variety of requests for information from various sources such as City personnel, the public, various organizations and agencies.Performs other duties as assigned.