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Finance Accountant II
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,170 / year median in Texas
-2% projected decline
Job Description
- Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and account reclassifications
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by ensuring transactions are complete, accurate, and properly documented
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including account analysis and preparation of supporting schedules
- Maintain accounting records and support documentation in accordance with records retention requirements
- Collaborate with project managers, finance staff, and other departments to ensure the timely and accurate exchange of financial information
- Respond to financial inquiries from internal departments, external agencies, and auditors
- Explain accounting policies, financial procedures, and reporting requirements to departmental personnel
- Identify and recommend improvements to financial reporting, reconciliation, and project tracking processes
- Assist in the implementation and enhancement of financial systems, procedures, and tools to improve operational efficiency and strengthen financial controls
- Develop and document accounting procedures and standard operating practices
- Participate in testing, implementation, and upgrades of financial management systems
- Recommend automation opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
- Reconcile assigned accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Ensure financial transactions comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), municipal policies, and applicable regulations
- Support internal and external audits by maintaining complete, accurate, and audit-ready financial records
- Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests in a timely manner
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard municipal assets and ensure financial integrity
- Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, grant requirements, and accounting standards
- Reconcile assigned accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Ensure financial transactions comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), municipal policies, and applicable regulations
- Support internal and external audits by maintaining complete, accurate, and audit-ready financial records
- Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests in a timely manner
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard municipal assets and ensure financial integrity
- Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, grant requirements, and accounting standards
- May be asked to perform other duties as assigned Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
- Exempt
- Full-Time
- Monday
- Friday 8:00am
- 5:00pm
- Must be available to work additional hours as needed
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
- In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)
- Three (3) years of experience
- Municipal Government Preferred Licenses and Certifications Required
- A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
- Single Audit/ ACFR Experience preferred
- Strong Understanding of accounting principles Employment Testing Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal Background Check:
YesMotor Vehicle Record Check:
YesDrug Screening:
YesPhysical Exam:
Yes Basis of Rating A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview. Supplemental Information- Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.