211 - Accountant I

City of Brownsville; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision coverage

Pet insurance (voluntary)

Deferred compensation plans

Tuition assistance up to $5,000

Sick days and vacation days

Paid holidays (14 + 2 floating)

Job summary

The City of Brownsville is seeking an Accountant I to manage accounting for grants, trust funds, and general revenues. You will post and reconcile the general ledger, maintain financial records, and develop work methods under supervision.

The role emphasizes accuracy in fixed assets, asset depreciation, and journal entries within the ERP system. Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; Texas Driver’s License is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college in accounting, business, finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register with accurate asset records.
• Conduct periodic physical inventories of fixed assets to align with the asset register.
• Use ERP system to calculate depreciation based on asset classification, useful life, and acquisition date, and verify accuracy of calculations.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations related to fixed assets and capital projects for the general ledger, ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
• Set up new accounts and adjust the general ledger as necessary.
• Update DebtBook with City lease information and reconcile Internal Service funds and related journal entries.
• Perform accounting functions in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Effective Communication

Time Management

Ethical Practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Title: Accountant I

Organization: Financial Services

Department: Financial Services

Location: Financial Services City Hall

Rate of Pay:$47,233.81

Job Summary

The purpose of the class is to provide accounting services pertaining to grants, trust funds, and/ or general revenues. The class is responsible for accounting for revenues and expenditures, posting to and reconciling the general ledger, and keeping accurate financial records. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Competencies

• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Effective Communication
• Time Management
• Ethical Practice

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register ensuring accurate records of acquisitions, disposals, and transfers of assets.
• Conduct periodic physical inventories of fixed assets to ensure alignment with the asset register.
• Use ERP system to calculate depreciation based on asset classification, useful life, and acquisition date, and verifying the accuracy of system calculations.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations related to fixed assets and capital projects for the general ledger, ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
• Set up new accounts and adjust the general ledger as necessary.
• Update DebtBook with City lease information.
• Reconcile Internal Service funds and process related journal entries.
• Performs accounting functions in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in accounting, business, finance or any related field.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence & Judgement

Noticeable judgment; must plan for long-term; must recognize and resolve problems and situations through appropriate means applying specific types of procedures to issues without indicated guidance or destination, addresses issues that need attention, etc.; involves freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.

The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.