Minimum Starting Salary $50,611.80 Depending on Qualifications

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities.
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance 
  • Longevity Pay
  • And more!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Job Security
• Desire to give back

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Two years of experience in government business operations
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• An equivalent could be:
  • No degree and ten years of experience, 
  • Associates and six years of experience, 
  • Masters degree

• Accounting and budgeting experience

Position Overview: Under basic supervision, oversees software support within the department, performs a wide variety of accounting and technical review and financial analysis functions and maintains the integrity of the City accounting system for the Parks and Recreation Department; assists with financial reporting in compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Performs a wide range of accounting, technical review, and analysis functions; reviews and approves technical documents and posts accounting journal entries; performs duties within scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to the job assignment.
• Monitors internal spending controls by creating procedures to provide tracking measures for cash handling policy compliance at the golf course, three community centers, Athletics, Waco Mammoth National Monument and Administration Office.
• Reviews financial and technical transactions processed by Parks & Recreation staff including accounts payable & receivable, purchasing and revenue.
• Supports department software inquiries and maintains online rental and activity portal.
• Participates in the development and administering of the annual fiscal budget by organizing, interpreting, and applying governmental accounting and budget principles, determining available funds and properly classifying expenses, developing and utilizing spreadsheet applications for use in budget tracking process and by drafting budget amendments and budget adjustments.
• Reviews and reconciles accounting transactions; reviews financial and accounting records, assures fun integrity, corrects errors and resolves accounting issues according to City policies
• Monitors accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and City policies and practices
• Assists Parks and Recreation staff and explains accounting rules, policies and procedures; researches financial and technical issues and resolves problems within the scope of authority
• Updates and maintains various accounting systems; develops specialized financial spreadsheets as needed.
• Collects and evaluates financial, technical and administration information and compiles data for reports.
• Updates and maintains financial reports and related documents.
• Researches accounting issues and evaluates and analyzes financial data and trends; reviews and evaluates records and technical documents for accuracy and compliance to policies.
• Assist with development and preparation of financial reports.
• Prepares status reports and effectively communicates financial issues.
• Will be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• Provides technical guidance assistance and training to Parks and Recreation staff on purchasing and financial policies, reviews financial transactions for accuracy and completeness and corrects entries within scope of authority.