Accountant III

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant III is a highly technical, fully skilled accounting position that involves verifying, analyzing, and reporting of financial transactions for the City. Working in a team environment, this position plans, coordinates, and performs various fiscal and accounting functions of the City. Duties are primarily relative to general accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll; however, other areas are assigned on as needed basis.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
5 years of Accounting experience
5 years of experience with Microsoft Office Products including MS Word and MS Excel
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of automated financial management software packages.
Skill in mathematics, analyzing, and organization.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing, including the proper use of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and good public speaking.
Ability to reconcile spreadsheets and General Ledger accounts to source documents.
Ability to analyze, identify and resolve variances.
Ability to exercise good judgment, make competent decisions, handle multiple projects, prioritize and organize work assignments, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure and stress.

Nice To Haves

Governmental Accounting experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Verifying, analyzing, and reporting of financial transactions for the City.
Planning, coordinating, and performing various fiscal and accounting functions of the City.
General accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.
Other areas assigned on an as needed basis.