Accountant I

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Accounting, twenty-four (24) college semester hours in Accounting, CPA license may substitute for the education requirement.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None

90 day provision for additional vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Controller’s Office. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

1. To be considered, you must be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. Be sure to include your specific work experience that relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position on your application. Please do not use phrases like “See Resume” within your online application. The information provided in your resume must match the information in the job application. Your resume will not substitute for a complete employment application.

2. Top Candidates may be subject to a skills assessment.

3. The candidate selected for this position will be required to provide proof of education.

$23.44 – $29.80 per hour

Monday – Friday
7:45 am to 4:45 pm
Some weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required.

• Experience in reconciliations

• Skill in analyzing and interpreting data

• Experience related to preparing financial statements

• Experience in journal entry preparation

• Advanced Excel skills (i.e. use/familiarity with pivot tables, vlookups, filtering, complex functions, etc.)

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Maintains general ledger information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing accounting transactions of intermediate dollar-value and complexity, insuring transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and sound business practices.
• Processes revenue collections and/or customer payments; prepares analysis of delinquent accounts, calculating/assessing delinquent fines/fees for supervisor/manager review; prepares accruals and/or other accounting entries in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.
• Prepares grant accounting entries and reconciliations by compiling and analyzing general ledger account information.
• Reconciles general ledger and/or bank accounts and resolves account discrepancies by reconciling statements and transactions and investigating supporting documentation.
• Prepares financial statements and/or special reports by preparing balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and/or other special reports at an intermediate level; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; conducting variance analysis; applying intermediate skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements of generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.
• Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit by preparing accurate supporting work papers at an intermediate level for assigned area(s) or funds; work is reviewed by other staff; providing explanations of City policy/procedures and responding to auditor’s questions/requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares asset, liability, inventory, and/or capital accounting entries by compiling and analyzing general ledger account information.
• Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural/financial information and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual systems.
• Carries out projects by completing projects of moderate complexity and/or completing parts of complex projects.
• Maintains financial security by following established internal accounting controls.

Responsibilities– Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of the preparation process of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
• Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling fund level statements and reports.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and related equipment.
• Skill in designing spreadsheets and utilizing word processing and database software.
• Skill in analyzing, preparing, checking and balancing routine fiscal transactions and accounts.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial statements at an intermediate level of complexity.
• Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.