Accountant IV

IMDiversity; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Innovation and Collaboration

Professional Growth

Job summary

Austin Public Health is seeking an Accountant IV at Grove Campus to coordinate and provide financial information by reviewing, preparing, researching, and analyzing complex transactions and reports. This role also oversees staff who balance general ledger accounts and supports external audits.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting with GAAP knowledge, leadership experience, and strong communication skills. Some in-office collaboration is required at Grove Campus in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and 4 years of accounting experience.
• 24 college hours in accounting with progression to supervisory duties.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of accounting experience.
• CPA may substitute for the required degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee complex financial statements and reports.
• Lead reconciliation of general ledger and bank accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare audit work papers and respond to auditor questions timely.
• Provide guidance on internal accounting controls and GAAP compliance.
• Supervise accounting staff and provide training and performance feedback.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Verbal and written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Twenty-four (24) college hours in accounting

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

CPA may substitute for a degree

Job description

Accountant IV

locations

Grove Campus

time type

Full time

job requisition id

JR104903

About This Position

Job Description:

Purpose:

Coordinate and provide financial information to management by reviewing, preparing, researching, and analyzing complex financial transactions/financial statements and reports and/or coordinating and/or leading activities of employees who prepare and balance financial transactions and general ledger accounts

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Provides coordination and oversees the collections of revenue and/or processing of customer payments; analysis, and clearing of delinquent accounts; notifying customers of insufficient payments; calculating/assessing delinquent fines/fees, etc.
• Prepares complex financial statements for external reporting or financial reports by preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of complex balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and reports; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; applying advanced skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GAAP.
• Prepares audit work papers for annual external audit or special audit by preparing, reviewing, and/or overseeing the preparation of complex supporting work papers for assigned area(s); providing explanations of City policy and procedures and responding to auditor questions and requests for information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Carries out complex projects by researching new accounting standards and related reporting/ information requirements, organizing/summarizing research results, and presenting recommendations to management for timely implementation in the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing and/or approving the posting of account transactions; ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with GAAP, City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
• Leads reconciliation of general ledger and/or bank accounts and resolves account discrepancies by reconciling and/or reviewing the reconciliation of statements and transactions and investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments, and by facilitating discrepancy resolutions for other accounting staff members.
• Assists departments and other internal or external customers by drafting procedural, financial, and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual accounting systems.
• Provides guidance and direction through the review of asset, liability, inventory, and/or capital accounting entries as prepared by internal/ external department staff, and provides City-wide accounting software training or proctors Continuing Professional Education (CPE) classes.
• Assesses internal accounting controls for effectiveness; presents procedural recommendations to management; maintains financial security by documenting the established internal accounting controls.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Advanced knowledge of internal control systems.
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.
• Knowledge of the preparation process of complex financial statements and reports in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Skill in classifying complex fiscal data and compiling fund level statements and reports
• Skill in effective verbal and written communications.
• Skill in managing and processing large volumes of financial transaction data.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
• Skill in utilizing personal computer.
• Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and data bases utilizing word processing software.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complex financial reports and statements.
• Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to accounting, twenty-four (24) college semester hours in accounting plus four (4) years of accounting experience.
• One (1) year of experience as lead or supervisor.
• A Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of accounting experience.
• A CPA may substitute for the required four-year degree

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced skills in designing and maintaining complex excel spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated experience leading/supervising a team of accountants.
• Advanced skills in effective verbal and written communications.
• Demonstrated experience with providing training and guidance to various levels of staff
• Demonstrated experience with grant billing, monitoring, or auditing

Notes to Candidate:

This position will supervise two Accountant II, two Accountant III, and one accountant I position. In addition, this position will oversee month-end close-out and reconciliation, Grant billing, ProCard monthly closeout, revenue postings, annual cash audits and other reconciliations.

Salary Range: Min: $ 80,490.00 to Mid: $102,200.00

Location: 2400 Grove Boulevard

General Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

*Hours may vary due to operational needs. An alternative schedule and remote work/telework options may be available, but this position requires a minimum of 40% per week in-office standard.

Evenings and weekends may be required on occasion, especially during an emergency response.

Who We Are:

Austin Public Health (APH) works to ensure that the community is protected from disease and other public health threats, and to empower others to live healthier, safer lives. This position supports Austin Public Health's Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan.

Visit our website to learn more about what services, programs, and resources our team at Austin Public Health provides to the Greater Austin community.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work

Contribute to services and programs that improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangible resources, knowledge, and services in high-impact areas.

Innovation and Collaboration

Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress and deliver meaningful services to the Greater Austin Area.

Professional Growth and Development

Achieve your professional goals. APH offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, including nursing, medical fields, program management, environmental health, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Education assistance is available through our tuition reimbursement program, and other financial and professional development support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications may be available.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to 60% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. For employees that are covered this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.