Accountant II

City of Seguin, TX; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seguin, TX seeks a Clerical/Administrative/Accountant II to perform complex cash reconciliations, payroll processing, and advanced accounting duties for municipal finances. The role includes preparing journal entries, assisting in accounts payable/receivable, and coordinating with external auditors.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including payroll. Experience with Tyler-ERP PRO 10 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience with at least one (1) year of payroll experience; preferably in governmental accounting.
• Experience with an Enterprise financial system, Tyler-ERP PRO 10 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the City's depository accounts and initiates bank transfers.
• Coordinates bi-weekly payroll processing for multiple pay structures; reviews time entry errors.
• Processes a large volume of invoices/payables; verifies proper authorization and documentation.
• Assists with Accounts Receivable: receiving, processing, and recording payments and deposits.
• Coordinates with external auditors; prepares schedules and supporting documents.
• Prepares and analyzes journal entries for corrections and inventory expensing; performs month-end close.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly accounting reports and reconciles merchant services accounts.

Skills

Cash reconciliations

Payroll processing

Accounting

General ledger

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Tyler-ERP PRO 10

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - City of Seguin

• Position Type: Clerical/Administrative/ Accountant II

Performs complex cash reconciliations. Processes payroll. Coordinates and performs advanced level accounting functions that involve the research and analysis of financial transactions and the reporting of municipal finances; prepares and posts advance level journal entries; provides accounting guidance and assistance to City departments; performs other accounting related duties relative to area of assignment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

1. Maintains the City's depository accounts:

• Initiates bank wire/transfers; initiates investment fund transfers

Monitor daily bank activity for outgoing drafts/wires; verify and record accordingly

2. Coordinates and conducts the accounting duties of Payroll:

Perform bi-weekly payroll process for multiple pay structures

Review calculation and/or time entry errors with departments and correct as necessary

Prepare and submit all payroll related reports and payments after completion of payroll

Prepare and submit quarterly 941, monthly retirement report, and annual W-2 processing

3. Assist in the accounting duties of Accounts Payable;

Process large volume of invoices and check requests;

Verify all payables to confirm proper authorization, accuracy and supporting documentation

Research and resolve discrepancies, resolve errors on invoices and handle payment inquiries from vendors

Assist with bi-monthly check runs

4. Assist in the accounting duties of Accounts Receivable by receiving, processing, and accounting for payments and receipts from the general public and other city departments, and preparing daily deposit.

5. Assist management in collaboration with the City's external auditors to:

Prepares schedules and provides supporting documents for external auditors

6. Prepares, analyzes, and makes adjusting entries to General Ledger control account:

Prepares journal entries for necessary corrections due to errors in postings

Prepares appropriate journal entries for the correct expensing of inventory items

7. Prepares monthly and quarterly reports and makes appropriate journal entries:

8. Coordinates and reconciles the City's merchant services accounts

Prepares various accounting reports as needed

9. Assists in month end and year end closing:

Prepares necessary accruals at Fiscal Year end.

Other Important Duties*

• May be required to perform duties of other Finance department employees in their absence;
• Performs such other duties as may be required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend financial reports, bank statements, spreadsheets, and accounting policies.

Ability to think critically and creatively to interpret data and make conclusions;

Must be able to prioritize and work multiple tasks

Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City departments and personnel, outside agencies, banks, vendors, and local businesses.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience with at least one (1) year of payroll experience required; preferably in governmental accounting.

Experience with an Enterprise financial system, Tyler-ERP PRO 10 preferred

Extensive, high level spreadsheet knowledge.

• Strong complex problem-solving skills

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Must be bondable.

Depending on area of assignment, a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record may be required.

-Starting Salary: $60,507.20/annually
- Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
-The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)
* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.