Accountant Jobs

Department: Finance
Reports To: Director of Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification: C51
Location: City Hall
SUMMARY
Performs various accounting and finance tasks including management and reporting of financial data, preparing financial statements, examining, and analyzing accounts, account reconciliations, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard account procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change.

• Assists the Finance Director and Management Staff during the budget process.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, policies, and priorities of the Finance Department.
• Assists with grant reporting.
• Prepares and maintains fixed asset records.
• Assists with the coordination of the annual audit.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes a variety of financial information, including bank reconciliations, audit schedules, general ledgers, grants, and other financial documents.
• Maintains the City's petty cash.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May assist other staff with special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.
Required Education and Experience

• 3-5 years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years experience in municipal government finance department

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Designations

• GFOA preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Knowledge of financial accounting and specialized accounting requirements for government entities.
• Knowledge of budgetary policies and procedures.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Knowledge of internal financial controls.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and/or talk or hear, fingering in the use of computers, phones, calculators, and other office tools. Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs.; bend, stoop, and/or crouch.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.
This position is typically located in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.