Accounting Associate III - Austin City Attorney's Office

City of Austin • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. Job Description: Purpose: Provide complex and diverse accounting and financial duties to city management; prepare complex, irregular, and non-routine financial analysis, reports, and financial statements. Provides advanced financial support for multiple programs and projects.

Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledge of data and trend analysis
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
• Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data
• 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 data analysis and financial analysis using spreadsheets.
• Ability to make recommendations to solve complex problems.
• Ability to identify and select appropriate tools and techniques to identify problems and develop solutions.
• 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.
• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics, plus two years of related experience.
• Any combination of related experience and/or education may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in analyzing and resolving accounting transaction-related problems.
• Experience with financial accounting, reporting, and implementation of accounting internal controls.
• Working knowledge of the AIMS Financial System.
• Experience working with travel documents and purchasing procurement, including obtaining quotes and issuing purchase orders.
• Accounts payable experience, including petty cash disbursement, IN, GAXs, cash receipts, etc.
• Experience with the City of Austin ProCard Program (WORKS).
• Experience in processing large volumes of numerical accounting transactions.
• Experience with encumbering documents and understanding the City of Austin purchasing process.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and approves accounting transactions for routine and non-routine accounts payable, cash receipts, billing, or other accounting transactions by verifying documentation from multiple sources.
• Review and reconciles high volume and complicated transactions.
• Coordinates and prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Researches and analyzes basic and non-routine asset information for establishment of fixed assets.
• Performs non-routine and complex duties associated with the reconciliation, balancing or processing of vouchers, ledgers, journals, reports and statements.
• Prepares complex and non-routine financial analysis and trend analysis of data.
• 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.
• Responds to inquiries requiring knowledge of accounting practices, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares complex, non-standard financial analysis, data analysis and trend analysis to produce financial and graphical reports.
• Prepares financial statements and/or special financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and other reports.
• Investigates and reconciles accounting transactions, reconciles and resolves discrepancies.
• Provides root cause analysis of process problems.
• Maintains information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.
• Performs financial analysis of special projects and programs as requested.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees