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).
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OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high-performance organization (HPO).
SUMMARY OF POSITION
As a key member of the Financial Services team, the Senior Accounting Technician is to perform administrative and technical duties relating to governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. The positions are assigned in the areas of Accounts Payable, Investments & Treasury, or Payroll. Tasks include transaction processing, data entry, account research, transaction auditing, and customer service. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected. Contribute to a positive work culture. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team. Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
E SSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides administrative support to Financial Service divisions. Processes data entry transactions into the City's financial system. Prepare monthly journals and regularly reconcile general ledger accounts. Writes queries and reports for financial analysis. Relieves management staff of routine administrative tasks. Assist departments with general ledger inquiries and accounting questions. Assists in the preparation and compilation of audit workpapers and fiscal year end activities. Participates in special projects at the request of management. Complies with City policies and procedures to include work schedule and attendance policies. If Assigned to
Treasury:
Records cash, checks and electronic deposits into the financial system. Processes departmental invoices and travel requests for payment. Researches returned checks for reissuance/voiding Maintains citywide petty cash drawer to include reconciliation with the general ledger. Assists with the bank reconciliation processes. Handles unclaimed property and escheatment activities Facilitates the connection and disconnection of City utility services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS
Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to calculate and tabulate data. Mathematical skills that produce reliable calculations High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. Ability to speak and deal tactfully with others and exhibit a willingness to share information Exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in various situations. Ability to identify and implement process improvements. Demonstrate a collaborative and flexible style, especially during times of change. Ability to work under time pressures and problem solve. Operation of standard office equipment. Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute. High school diploma or GED supplemented by college level course work in accounting/business and three (3) years of previous experience and/or training that include accounting/bookkeeping. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen. Governmental experience preferred in finance/accounting.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver's License. Physical Demands/Supplemental
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
