Accounting Associate 2 - Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence

About This Position

Job Description:

Purpose:

Provide accounting and financial support to city management by processing, researching and analyzing accounting data and transactions; prepare basic financial reports and financial statements.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

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

• Prepares and reviews payments, cash receipts, billing or other accounting transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Performs non-routine duties associated with the reconciliation, balancing or processing of vouchers, ledgers, journals, reports and statements.
• Researches and resolves complex and difficult billing, invoicing, financial inquiries, accounting and budget information.
• Reconciles accounts, identifies and prepares corrections by collecting and analyzing account information and analyzing accounting options.
• Processes travel documentation and monitors credit card activity and ensures that transactions and supplemental documentation is in compliance with policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Prepares standard and non-standard financial reports, financial analysis, data analysis and graphical data. Prepares financial statements and/or special financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and other reports.
• Research and reconciles accounting transactions, fixes discrepancies. Maintains information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.
• Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit by accumulating data accurately for assigned area(s) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists in the development of guidelines, procedures and templates for financial review and reporting.
• Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
• Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and related equipment.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling reports.
• Skill in developing complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks to complete projects.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize duties
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Up to four (4) years of related experience may be substituted for education.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in processing and reconciling financial transactions, including payments, cash receipts, vouchers, journals, and ledgers.
• Experience reviewing financial and travel-related documentation for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting audit processes, including the preparation and organization of audit documentation.
• Experience researching and resolving complex invoicing, accounting, and financial discrepancies.
• Ability to develop, document, and improve financial procedures, reporting tools, and operational guidelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.





Compensation Range:

The annual hiring range for this position is $25.13-$29.34



Physical Location:

301 W 2nd St
Austin, TX 78701




Notes to Candidate:

This Accounting Associate II position will process AP and AR documents, research and analyze accounting and transactions, and assist departments with City policies and guidelines. Job responsibilities will include:

• Prepares and reviews payments, cash receipts.
• Processing of vouchers, ledgers, journals, reports and statements.
• Researches and resolves complex and difficult invoicing, financial inquiries, accounting and budget information.
• Processes travel documentation and ensures that transactions and supplemental documentation is in compliance with policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit by accumulating data accurately for assigned area(s) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists in the development of guidelines, procedures and templates for financial review and reporting.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate skill in:

• Attention to Detail
• Multi-tasking
• Communication
• Problem Solving
  

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.

Background Investigation

A Financial Responsibility Criminal Background Investigation will be required.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD- 214 prior to confirming a start date.

Hours:

Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  

• Telework opportunities are available.
• Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the office and are subject to change based on business needs.

Work Location:

City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Travel:

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

The Office may close this posting at any time after 7 days.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with 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 Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.