211 - Accountant I

City of Brownsville•Brownsville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the class is to provide accounting services pertaining to grants, trust funds, and/or general revenues. The class is responsible for accounting for revenues and expenditures, posting to and reconciling the general ledger, and keeping accurate financial records. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in accounting, business, finance or any other related field.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Effective Communication
Time Management
Ethical Practice
Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.
Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.
Office job, no adverse conditions.

Nice To Haves

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.
The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update the fixed asset register ensuring accurate records of acquisitions, disposals, and transfers of assets.
Conduct periodic physical inventories of fixed assets to ensure alignment with the asset register.
Use ERP system to calculate depreciation based on asset classification, useful life, and acquisition date, and verifying the accuracy of system calculations.
Prepare journal entries and reconciliations related to fixed assets and capital projects for the general ledger, ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
Set up new accounts and adjust the general ledger as necessary.
Update DebtBook with City lease information.
Reconcile Internal Service funds and process related journal entries.
Performs accounting functions in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
Medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families.
Vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife.
Access to Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan.
Pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.
Deferred compensation plans through Equitable.
Supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life.
10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees.
Longevity pay.
100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually.
14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays.
Flexible scheduling options.