Accountant (General)

City of San Angelo Texas•San Angelo, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a General Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will perform a variety of highly skilled accounting functions on behalf of the City's Finance Department; reconcile assigned City funds and bank accounts; compile and analyze financial data; prepare a variety of financial records and reports; respond to accounting inquiries from City departments; and provide technical support in relation to the City's financial software system.

Requirements

Coordinating and performing a variety of highly skilled accounting functions.
Reconciling accounts and compiling and analyzing financial data.
Preparing and maintaining a variety of financial records, reports, and documentation.
Providing technical support and training in relation to the City's financial software system.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, City departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics or related field.
General fund accounting and bank reconciliation experience preferred but not required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Nice To Haves

general fund accounting and bank reconciliation experience

Responsibilities

Producing journal entries and other entries required for monthly and annual accounting period(s) closing.
Researching and preparing general ledger information, history, and projections for the Director of Finance, Assistant City Managers, and City Manager.
Compiling, analyzing, and verifying the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Responding to a variety of accounting inquiries from City departments and personnel including but not limited to accounts, transaction activities, and/or other finance matters.
Preparing schedules for and providing responses to inquiries by the external audit firm in support of the City's annual financial statement audit.
Preparing information and reports required for the generation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Participating in the adoption and implementation of future GASB pronouncements.
Reconciling cash accounts with bank statements for various Combined Funds, the City's Payroll bank account, and the COSA Development Corporation bank accounts.
Compiling and analyzing information related to grants, verifying requests for grant assistance, preparing related documentation, and requesting reimbursement for various grants.
Preparing and maintaining a variety of financial records for the City including monthly accounting reports, grant reimbursements, bank reconciliations, capital asset records, fire retirement records, and other special reports.
Preparing and filing sales tax related reports to federal and state agencies.
Providing technical support and training to City personnel regarding the City's financial software system.
Performing payroll, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable duties as assigned or required.