Accountant I or II « Pflugerville Fire Department ESD 2

Job Title: Accountant I or Accountant II

Job Posting #: 2303-09-FA

Posted: March 28, 2023
Deadline: Until filled

“Because We Care” – Travis County Emergency Services District Number 2 offers fire protection and emergency medical services to over 162,000 residents throughout almost 100 square miles located 15 minutes northeast of Austin. It is headquartered in Pflugerville, Texas where a safe & family-oriented community aims to balance the preservation of our vibrant history alongside our entrepreneurial spirit to provide all people with exceptional amenities & an extraordinary quality of life. With flourishing industries as well as forward thinking community leadership, our District offers many opportunities for growth, while at the same time maintaining a rural atmosphere.

Application

Interested applicants must complete the online District Employment Application with all supporting documentation (e.g. Form DD214, resume, academic transcripts, certificates, etc.) attached by the deadline above.

Reports to and supervised by: Director of Finance

Division: Finance

Classification: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt

Summary:

The District is recruiting to fill one open Accounting position. The candidate will be hired as either the Accountant I or Accountant II classifications based on his or her qualifications. Each classification is generally described below.

Under general supervision of the Finance Director, this position will be responsible for the duties and functions as listed in the job description below with focused responsibility on the District’s Grant programs which includes monitoring spending, grant accounting, payment request creation and submission and reporting.

Accountant I:

Essential Functions:

Duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following (but not limited to):

Maintains accounting ledgers by creating, reviewing, and posting accounting transactions, insuring transactions are processed in accordance with District policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and sound business practices.
Prepares accounting transactions for routine and non-routine accounts payable, cash receipts, billing, grants or other accounting transactions by verifying documentation from multiple sources.
Researches and resolves complex and difficult billing, invoicing, financial and accounting issues.
Prepares asset, liability, inventory, and/or capital accounting entries by compiling and analyzing general ledger account information.
Reconciles accounts, identifies and prepares corrections by collecting and analyzing account information and analyzing accounting options.
Prepares financial statements for external reporting or financial reports by preparing preparation of balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and reports; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; applying skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements of GAAP.
Prepares financial analysis, data analysis and trend analysis to produce financial and graphical reports.
Assists with annual audit by accumulating data in a timely and accurate manner.
Assists in the development of guidelines, procedures and templates for financial review and reporting.
Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls
Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting and at least 24 college semester hours in Accounting;
Or, an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting and at least 18 college semester hours in Accounting and two years’ direct experience in Accounting.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Federal grants, experience reviewing and approving transactions.

Licenses & Certification Required: None

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Accountant II:

Essential Functions:

Duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following (but not limited to):

Required Education, Knowledge and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting of at least 24 college semester hours, and
Four (4) years’ direct experience in accounting which includes reviewing and approving transactions.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Federal grants, experience reviewing and approving transactions.

Licenses & Certification Required: None

Supervisory Responsibility: Provide leadership, work assignment, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Must possess required KSAs and experience and be able to explain, demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that essential functions of the job can be performed, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of governmental accounting practices.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations and reporting requirements.
Knowledge of internal control systems.
Knowledge of financial reporting in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.
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 reconciling accounting records and reports.
Skill in effective verbal and written communications.
Skill in analyzing, consolidating and interpreting financial records.
Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases
Ability to work under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and judgment.
Ability to resolve complex problems or situations.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees and the public.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory, state and local laws and regulations.
Ability to analyze, monitor and manage cost allocation and general ledger accounting.
Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize workloads for greatest efficiency.
Ability to work within established deadlines and ability to prepare accurate reports.

Physical Demands:

This job operates in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position of a minimum 40-hour week. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

No regular travel is required. Periodic travel for training or conference attendance may be necessary.

Compensation:

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications. (Starting hourly rate.)

Accountant I: $24.90 – $30.85 DOQ/E
Accountant II: $28.92 – $35.05 DOQ/E

Disclaimer

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. TCESD No. 2 is an equal opportunity employer. Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the District and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the District and requirements of the job change.

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