Abilene Zoological Gardens · 3 months ago
Accountant I/II/III
City Hall, 555 Walnut Street, Abilene, Texas, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $105K/yr
0+ years expAbilene Zoological Gardens is seeking an Accountant I/II/III to perform a variety of professional accounting and financial tasks under the supervision of the Division Manager - Controller or Assistant Director of Finance. The role includes maintaining accurate records of public expenditures, revenues, and budgets, as well as assisting with financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Meet job deadlines for assigned functions
Maintain information and accurate records of expenditures, revenues, and budgets of specific accounts, projects, and areas assigned
Set up and maintain financial records for assigned grants; monitor grant expenditures to ensure they align with budgeted amounts; prepare and submit financial reports to grantors and regulatory bodies; track grant revenue and ensure timely drawdowns or reimbursement requests; record grant income and expenses in accordance with accounting principles
Perform various accounting reconciliations
Respond to staff inquiries; provide assistance and technical advice; assist departments with transaction inquiries and reports in ERP software; and consult with departments on their budget and other accounting and financial reporting needs
Modify specific accounting procedures to ensure conformance to policy and accounting standards; Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards; Compile and maintain financial records and information required for compliance with current accounting standards
Provide information; compile data; prepare written reports and financial statements related to specific funds assigned
Prepare comparative analysis of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to previous fiscal years
Assist in the annual audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Prepare, formulate, and monitor assigned areas of the City's operating and capital budgets
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
Two (2) years of general accounting experience is required
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
Three (3) years of general accounting experience is required
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) is required
HIPAA Compliance training is required within sixty (60) days of employment
Preferred
At least six (6) months of general accounting experience is preferred
A valid Texas driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment or a military waiver is preferred
A valid Texas driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment or a military waiver is preferred
A valid Texas driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment or a military waiver is preferred
Company
Abilene Zoological Gardens
At Abilene Zoological Gardens (The Abilene Zoo) our purpose and our Mission is to be "a place of learning and adventure, where families make memories, share the joy of discovery and become inspired to preserve wildlife" for the citizens and the visitors of Abilene, Texas where we are one of the prominent, must-see, attractions in the City of Abilene.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase