Accountant II — GAAP, Financial Statements & Analytics

austintexas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin Accountant II position is located at Town Lake Center, Austin, TX, and focuses on maintaining and analyzing general ledger information to support management decisions.

The role prepares financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flows) and conducts variance analyses, audits work papers, and provides procedural/financial information to departments. Telework may be available after training; strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 24 accounting hours and two years of accounting experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• CPA license may substitute for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger information and review financial transactions.
• Prepare financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Prepare audit work papers and respond to auditor questions with supporting documentation.
• Process revenue collections and analyze delinquent accounts under GAAP.
• Provide procedural/financial information to departments and assist with internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Bookkeeping

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

24 Accounting hours

Two years accounting experience

Master’s degree substitute for one year experience

CPA license substitute for education

Tools

Financial software

Financial reporting software

Job description

The City of Austin Accountant II position is located at Town Lake Center, Austin, TX, and focuses on maintaining and analyzing general ledger information to support management decisions.

The role prepares financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flows) and conducts variance analyses, audits work papers, and provides procedural/financial information to departments. Telework may be available after training; strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills are essential.