Accountant

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

Job summary

Texas Association of Regional Councils is seeking an Accountant to perform accounting functions under the direction of the Finance Director. Responsibilities include assisting with fund requests, invoices, budgets and financial reports for transportation and other agency programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field) with public accounting experience, or a higher level of experience with alternative qualifications. This is a non-exempt, on-site position in Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with at least two years of public accounting experience.
• Or high school diploma plus at least six years of public accounting experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training meeting required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly fund requests and subcontractor invoices.
• Help develop budgets for the transportation programs.
• Prepare for annual audit with administration director.
• Prepare financial statements and schedules.
• Provide technical accounting assistance to staff.
• Maintain depreciation schedules and inventory if needed.
• Create and maintain grant account numbers and input budget data.
• Audit records for accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Prepare reports on federal/state grants.
• Maintain workforce building.
• Prepare grant file folders.
• Maintain accounts payable files.
• Assist in scheduling building maintenance and inspections.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

GAAP

Governmental accounting

Financial reporting

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Public accounting experience

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Position 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.