General Accountant

Hill Country Transit District • Belton, TX

5d • $62,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the General Accountant has an active, hands-on role. You will process accounts receivable (AR), daily cash receipts, draft journal entries, and translate coding for accounts payable (AP) while serving as the team's first line of defense for quality control by performing the initial review of all AP entries. This position is a perfect match for an experienced accounting professional with a bachelor's degree who enjoys full-cycle transactional work but possesses the technical knowledge to audit coding and prepare clean general ledger entries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with proficient knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards.
• Minimum of 4 or more years of hand-on full-cycle accounting experience, municipal or state government experience or public accounting firm utilizing fund accounting principles.
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Proficient in accounting software utilizing multiple segments and funds, experience with MIP or advanced user of other accounting software (such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication with the ability to explain internal policies and communicate with vendors and customers.
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated to meet deadlines, and able to handle multiple diverse responsibilities and apply advanced accounting logic independently.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities, strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Review all AR invoices and perform other revenue functions, including general ledger entries, tracking revenues, and communicating with customers regarding outstanding receivables.
• Code and enter daily cash receipts, check logs, electronic fund transfers, and credit card merchant deposits.
• Provide coding on invoices and day-to-day guidance to transactional Accounts Payable (AP) staff to correct coding errors and improve accuracy at the point of entry.
• Perform the first-level review of all AP batches processed by the entry team to verify mathematical accuracy and proper backup documentation.
• Audit AP voucher lines before they are submitted to the manager, ensuring they are coded to the correct programs, grants, and segments.
• Lead preparation and filing of Forms 1099 and 1096 Tax Documents, file with the IRS, and remain current with 1099-Misc reporting regulations.
• Assist with customer service for A/P and A/R related questions, receive telephone calls and answer inquiries.
• Prepare monthly general ledger journal entries for the manager's review, including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and payroll allocations.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, actively researching and resolving any transactional variances.
• Assist with year-end audit and periodic governmental agency audits as requested.
• Maintain written policies and procedures for performed functions.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level