Accountant

Texas Association of Regional Councils; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Association of Regional Councils in Texas is seeking an Accountant to perform accounting functions for the Administration Department under the Finance Director, assisting with fund requests, invoices, budgets and financial reports.

The role emphasizes GAAP and governmental accounting, coordinating with auditors, and maintaining grant accounts, with non-supervisory status and a non-exempt classification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in public accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of the transportation monthly fund requests and subcontractor invoices.
• Develop budgets for the transportation programs with the transportation manager.
• Assist in preparation for the annual audit with the Director of Administration.
• Prepare financial statements and reports with schedules and exhibits.
• Provide technical assistance to staff in handling accounting transactions.
• May maintain the depreciation schedule for fixed assets and assist with inventory of equipment.
• Create and maintain grant account numbers and enter budget data into the system.
• Audit accounting or control records for accuracy against standards or procedures.
• Prepare various reports on federal/state grants as required.
• Maintain the workforce building maintenance records.
• Prepare grant file folders as needed.
• Maintain accounts payable files.
• Assist in scheduling HOTCOG building maintenance and inspections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Job description

TITLE:

Accountant

SALARY:

B16 ($40,918 - $51,024)

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Performs accounting functions for the Administration Department under the direction of the Finance Director; works with transportation and other agency programs to assist in the preparation of fund requests, invoices, budgets and financial reports.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Director of Finance and Administration.
• Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
• Other: Has contact with other regional council employees, external auditors and the general public.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of the transportation monthly fund requests and subcontractor invoices.
• Works with the transportation manager on developing budgets for the transportation programs.
• Works with the Director of Administration in preparing for the annual audit.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements/reports with schedules and exhibits.
• Provides technical assistance to staff in handling accounting transactions.
• May maintain the depreciation schedule for fixed assets and assist with the inventory of equipment.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining grant account numbers and entering of budget data into computer system.
• May audit accounting or control records for accuracy and conformance to establishing standards or procedures.
• Prepares various reports on federal/state grants as required.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the workforce building.
• Prepares grant file folders as needed.
• Maintains accounts payable files.
• Assists in scheduling HOTCOG building maintenance and inspections.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles; governmental accounting practices and procedures; reporting and records maintenance Skill/Ability to: work quickly and accurately with numbers; use ten key calculator by touch; prepare and maintain financial records and reports systematically and accurately; learn to use computer using standard spreadsheet software packages; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other regional council employees, outside auditors, and the general public;

Acceptable Experience And Training

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, plus at least two years of experience in public accounting; or high school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least six years of experience in public accounting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates And Licenses Required

Appropriate Texas driver's license or available means of transportation.