Municipal Accountant: AP/AR, POs & Reporting

ADP, Inc.; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wilmer is seeking an Accountant to manage core accounting tasks in a government setting. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, prepare financial reports, and ensure accuracy in transactions and records.

The role requires an Associate degree with 3+ years of accounting experience, including government accounting, and involves coordination with the Finance Director and external vendors, emphasizing compliance and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor preferred.
• 3+ years accounting experience, including governmental accounting.
• Experience with municipal financial software preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Administer accounts payable and P-card functions.
• Manage accounts receivable billing and collection activity.
• Maintain city employees' purchases and gas card accounts.
• Issue and close purchase orders.
• Process travel requests for training and travel reimbursements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
• Process and submit monthly state sales tax report.
• Communicate with vendors; prepare reports for auditors.
• Print refund and vendor checks and ACH files.
• Process invoices for purchase orders and insurance.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Govt accounting knowledge

Payroll knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ADP

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Municipal financial software

Job description

The City of Wilmer is seeking an Accountant to manage core accounting tasks in a government setting. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, prepare financial reports, and ensure accuracy in transactions and records.

The role requires an Associate degree with 3+ years of accounting experience, including government accounting, and involves coordination with the Finance Director and external vendors, emphasizing compliance and timely reporting.