Accountant II

Gfoat; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Lake Jackson, Texas is seeking an Accountant responsible for coordinating daily accounting processes and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and three years of relevant municipal accounting experience.

The role involves auditing cash receipts, reconciling bank statements, and assisting in the budgeting process. Proficiency in accounting software and effective communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a municipal setting.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily processing of accounting information.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for the City Manager.
• Audit daily cash receipts and journalize entries.
• Reconcile bank statements for operating and payroll accounts.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Effective verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Basic Function: The Accountant is responsible for the coordination of daily processing of all interfaced accounting information, the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements, relevant tax filings and supporting bank related activities through account tracking and reconciliations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist in month‑end close and preparation of financial statements to be distributed to the City Manager and Staff.
• Bookmark and review monthly financial statements then distribute.
• Audit the daily cash receipts prepared by the cashiers. This includes verifying receipt numbers and proper coding of transactions, and creating journal entries for cash postings.
• Reconcile bank statement for the City’s operating and payroll accounts monthly.
• Maintain fixed asset database; reconcile the Fixed Asset Database to the General Ledger; journalize entries to record the purchase of new fixed assets, retirements, or trade‑in of fixed assets.
• Process property tax payments received by county – reconcile receivable and revenue to general ledger.
• Process payment of electric, natural gas & phone bills; maintain spreadsheet to assist in preparing projected expenditures and next year’s budget requests; notify department heads of any unusual usage.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Allocate garage part inventory monthly.
• Assist in the budgeting process.
• Process daily payments that are received by mail.
• Work with department heads to maintain a current contract maintenance list of expenditures and monitor it monthly to keep it current and accurate.
• Update franchise tax worksheet and scan copies of these checks for end‑of‑year audit.
• Process quarterly mayor and city council checks.
• File Unclaimed Property report and maintain records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions

The incumbent analyses financial transactions and the general ledger for accuracy and completeness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge: Position requires the knowledge of the theories and principles of accounting and must incorporate governmental accounting principles into that knowledge base to be effective.
• Skills: Position requires proficiency in the use of computer equipment and appropriate accounting software. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Experience: Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a municipal setting.

NOTE: Any work‑related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certificates

Licenses and Certificates: Texas class C driver's license