Position will be open until filled.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of highly skilled accounting functions on behalf of the City's Finance Department; reconciles assigned City funds and bank accounts; compiles and analyzes financial data; prepares a variety of financial records and reports; responds to accounting inquiries from City departments; provides technical support in relation to the City's financial software system; and performs other related duties as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produces journal entries and other entries required for monthly and annual accounting period(s) closing.
• Researches and prepares general ledger information, history, and projections for the Director of Finance, Assistant City Managers, and City Manager.
• Compiles, analyzes, and verifies the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Responds to a variety of accounting inquiries from City departments and personnel including but not limited to accounts, transaction activities, and/or other finance matters.
• Prepares schedules for and provides responses to inquiries by the external audit firm in support of the City's annual financial statement audit.
• Prepares information and reports required for the generation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
• Participates in the adoption and implementation of future GASB pronouncements.
• Reconciles cash accounts with bank statements for various Combined Funds, the City's Payroll bank account, and the COSA Development Corporation bank accounts.
• Compiles and analyzes information related to grants, verifies requests for grant assistance, prepares related documentation, and requests reimbursement for various grants.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of financial records for the City including monthly accounting reports, grant reimbursements, bank reconciliations, capital asset records, fire retirement records, and other special reports.
• Prepares and files and sales tax related reports to federal and state agencies.
• Provides technical support and training to City personnel regarding the City's financial software system.
• Performs payroll, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable duties as assigned or required.
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; and four years' general fund accounting and bank reconciliation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Required Knowledge of:

• Finance operations, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of accounting.
• Regulations and standards governing municipal fund accounting activities.
• Accounting records, reports, and documentation.
• Automated financial systems and software.

Required Skill in:

• Coordinating and performing a variety of highly skilled accounting functions.
• Reconciling accounts and compiling and analyzing financial data.
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of financial records, reports, and documentation.
• Providing technical support and training in relation to the City's financial software system.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, City departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.