Accountant IV (Fixed Assets)

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks an experienced accountant to coordinate complex financial reporting under GAAP and to prepare balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports for external reporting.

The role includes leading audit work papers, maintaining ledgers, ensuring strong internal controls, and mentoring accounting staff. A Bachelor's in accounting and CPA eligibility are required; Master’s or MBA may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 24 college semester hours in accounting required.
• Four years of accounting experience required.
• A Master's degree in Accounting or MBA may substitute for one year of accounting experience.
• A CPA may substitute for the four-year degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting ledgers and post transactions in accordance with GAAP and policy.
• Prepare complex financial statements and reports for external reporting.
• Prepare audit work papers and respond to auditor questions.
• Lead internal controls assessment and document controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA资格/Certification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

* ### 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.* 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* 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* Licensed CPA in the United States or, if not licensed, have an active Application of Intent with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.* Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and performing balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with GAAP.* Hands-on experience with capital asset accounting, construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting, or long-lead/multi-year capital projects.* Hands-on experience working with large, multi-module ERP systems where data from multiple modules or subledgers feeds into a single general ledger.* Actively participated in a significant organizational change (e.g., system implementation/migration, reorganization, process overhaul).* Direct experience mentoring, training, or developing other accountants or financial analysts.* Experience preparing audit work papers for external auditors or regulatory filings.* The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.* The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.* Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.* **Responses to supplemental questions regarding experience should also be clearly documented in the 'Experience' section of the main application.*** Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.* **Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as \"see résumé\" will not be accepted. You may use \"N/A\" for fields that are not applicable.*** Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.* **To ensure a thorough evaluation of your qualifications, please answer all applicable questions in the questionnaire section completely. Incomplete, brief, or one-line responses may not provide enough detail and could impact your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.*** Current City of Austin employees **must** submit their application through 'Job Hubs' in Workday to be considered.* Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution* This position may require a criminal background investigation.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.