Accounting Specialist (Temp.)

City of Georgetown, TX; United States; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 35 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equal opportunity employer

On-site role

Résumé du poste

The City of Georgetown, Texas is seeking a part-time temporary payroll and accounts payable support to assist the Finance Department’s Accounting team. You will help with biweekly payroll processing, vendor invoice entry in Workday, and maintaining payroll and AP records with confidentiality.

Under the Accounting Manager, you will follow city policies and deadlines while delivering accurate processing and strong customer service to staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• One year of full-time payroll, accounts payable, or related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of payroll and accounts payable procedures; basic accounting principles.
• General familiarity with FLSA and payroll-related requirements.
• Software proficiency: Workday; Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong data entry, numerical accuracy, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Assist with biweekly payroll processing and time entry audits.
• Enter vendor invoices in Workday and manage invoices against purchase orders.
• Review invoices for required documentation and approvals; follow up on missing information.
• Maintain payroll and accounts payable records with accuracy and security.
• Provide quality customer service to City staff and vendors.

Connaissances

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Data entry

Excel

Outlook

Word

Workday

Ten-key

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Accounting or Business preferred

Outils

Workday

Excel

Outlook

Word

Description du poste

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Provides temporary processing support to the Finance Department’s Accounting team, assisting with biweekly payroll processing and accounts payable invoice entry to ensure employees and vendors are paid accurately and on time. Working under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this role follows City policies, established procedures, and processing deadlines, and handles confidential employee and vendor information. Applicants are required to attach a resume. This is a part-time, temporary position. Anticipated start date: November 16, 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Payroll Assists with biweekly payroll processing: reviewing time entry and audit reports and processing corrections in accordance with established procedures and deadlines. Assists with post-payroll review and follows up on identified issues. Assists supervisors, timekeepers, and employees with routine timesheet and payroll questions; refers complex issues to payroll staff.
• Accounts Payable Monitors the accounts payable inbox and enters vendor invoices in Workday, including invoices against purchase orders and supplier invoices without a purchase order. Reviews invoices for required documentation and approvals; follows up with departments and vendors on missing information, outstanding items, or issues. Completes invoice entry in accordance with weekly processing deadlines.
• General Maintains payroll and accounts payable records and files, ensuring their accuracy and the security of hard copy and electronic information. Provides quality customer service to City staff, the general public, and all other work contacts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Training and Experience Guidelines High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• One (1) year of full-time experience in payroll, accounts payable, or related accounting work.
• OR any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of Payroll and accounts payable procedures.
• Basic accounting principles and procedures.
• General familiarity with FLSA and other payroll-related requirements.
• Computer accounting and spreadsheet software; Workday a plus.
• Skill in Entering data accurately and with strong attention to detail. Verifying totals, performing payroll and accounting calculations, and identifying discrepancies.
• Operating a computer and ten-key, and using accounting and spreadsheet software.
• Microsoft Office experience with Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred.
• Reading procedural manuals, vendor invoices, timesheets, and payroll reports.
• Following established procedures and meeting recurring processing deadlines.
• Handling confidential employee and vendor information with discretion.
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Providing strong customer service.

Licenses and Certification Requirements

• Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license required.
• Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history upon contingent offer.

Physical Demands and Working Environment Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, and talking.

Hiring Range: $20.24 - $25.36, hourly.

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The City of Georgetown, Texas, with a population of 106,907 (July 2025), is located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. Known for its engaged, educated community, award-winning parks and trails, and small-town character amid rapid growth, Georgetown is guided by five core values: Integrity, Respect, Service, People-centered, and Adaptability.

The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer.

Offers of employment with the City of Georgetown is contingent upon:

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-Employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• * *The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify. E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S.

For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov