Public Sector Accountant - Payroll, GL & Compliance

Gfoat; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Sick and vacation leave

Defined benefit retirement plan

Parking

Job summary

City of Austin Employees' Retirement System (COAERS) seeks an Accountant to support staff payroll, accounts payable, retirement benefits, and general ledger activities. The role ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and internal controls while delivering timely financial reporting and stakeholder service.

The position involves bank reconciliations, tax payments, and collaboration across departments. A bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and 2 years of related experience are required; a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile biweekly staff payroll.
• Verify, process, and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Administer monthly retirement benefit payments and related tax withholdings.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain cash records.
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger entries and supporting schedules.
• Assist with audits and financial reviews by providing schedules and reports.
• Prepare federal and state tax payments and regulatory filings.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support internal controls.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Bank reconciliations

General ledger

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

City of Austin Employees' Retirement System (COAERS) seeks an Accountant to support staff payroll, accounts payable, retirement benefits, and general ledger activities. The role ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and internal controls while delivering timely financial reporting and stakeholder service.

The position involves bank reconciliations, tax payments, and collaboration across departments. A bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and 2 years of related experience are required; a