Senior Accounting Specialist

City of Midlothian; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,206; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midlothian is hiring for an accounting role that involves monitoring cash and investment accounts, reconciling financial records, and preparing budget documents. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to create complex spreadsheets.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma, with an associates degree preferred, and have at least four years of relevant experience. Effective communication and professional interaction skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets.
• Advanced communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile cash and investment accounts.
• Create journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.

Skills

Analytical judgment

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting systems

Complex spreadsheet management

Effective communication

Professional interaction

Time management

Work independently

Relationship building

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Laserfiche

Tyler Incode

Job description

Starting Hiring Range: $59,000 - $63,206, annually

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, monitors all cash and investment accounts, creates and processes journal entries, and performs account reconciliations.
• Responsible for monitoring and reconciling all cash and investment accounts.
• Interacts with investment advisor, city staff and other agencies affiliated with the city.
• Creates journal entries; allocates interest earned and reconciles funds to the general ledger.
• Initiates wire transfers; ACH and inter-fund transfers using online banking.
• Research and handles returned checks by coordinating with various departments.
• Provides oversight for the Bank depository RFP.
• Tracks and maintains records for all investment activity; monitors bank charges and fees; produces year-end financial information for audit purposes.
• Prepares cash flow reports; recommends investments and maintains spreadsheet with current investment information.
• Reconciles and manages online payments from grant and federal agencies.
• Creates journal entries on a daily basis to record cash activities for various revenues and expenditure accounts.
• Reconciles various inter-fund accounts; accounts receivable; research and resolve problems by contacting appropriate department or outside agency; transfers funds to city accounts and ensures the proper transfers have been booked to the general ledger; files and maintains cash collection reports.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget within the finance department to include assembling documents and reviewing spreadsheets as needed.
• Coordinates on a daily basis with city departments, utility billing and co‑workers.
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines.
• Works with auditors on an annual basis regarding year‑end reporting.
• Prepares and assists with presentations, as assigned.
• Works under the direction of the Director or Assistant Director on various assignments which may include assisting with closing year‑end and audit schedules.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A comprehensive, practical knowledge of accounting principles and practices with use of analytical judgment and decision‑making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephone, fax machines, computers and applicable software daily including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Laserfiche, Tyler Incode, and other governmental financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of general ledger transactions and reconciliation procedures.
• Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to research information and assists in the preparation of financial reports.
• Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced ability to interact with people in a professional and congenial manner.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
• Ability and knowledge to manage priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Associates degree in accounting from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible accounting experience is required.

A combination of education and experience may be considered as equivalent.

Licenses & Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.

Must possess and maintain a Texas Public Funds Investment Act Certification or obtain within three (3) months of employment.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in climate‑controlled office environment. Physical demands are sedentary in nature with prolonged sitting. Work causes fatigue of eyes, fingers or other facilities because of fairly continuous use of motor senses.