Description

Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accountant performs a variety of accounting activities involving the recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Assist with managing fixed assets and preparing related year-end entries.
Review and records daily cash receipts.
Prepare daily deposit for the Finance Department.
Responsible for the Accounts Receivable function and timely invoicing and/or collections.
Review franchise fee payments for timeliness and record them accordingly.
Assist with budget preparation, including compiling worksheets, generating monthly reports, and monitoring expenditures, as needed.
Reconcile various bank accounts.
Record and track investment activity and review monthly and quarterly investment reports.
Serve on fiscal year-end Audit Team by preparing year-end accruals, schedules and assist external auditors.
Assist with the internal audit function for the City.
Assist with the City Project Accounting function.
Assist with monitoring and preparing calculations for executed development agreements.
Assist with grant management, as needed.
Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls.
Assist with special projects.
Become thoroughly familiar with departmental processes and act as back up for other departmental functions.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; exhibits tact and consideration; offer assistance and support to co-workers; work cooperatively in group situations; work actively to resolve conflicts.
Respond to request for service or assistance; display willingness to make decision; exhibit sound and accurate judgement; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process.  
Perform other related duties as assigned.  

Requirements

Required Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or related field.
A minimum of one (1) year of accounting experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Texas Drivers license or equivalent from another US State.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

Master’s degree (M.A.) in accounting or a related field.
Two (2) years or more of accounting experience
Experience working for a local, state, or federal government entity