NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Accounting Technician I / Finance Department
City Hall, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$16.89/hr - $29.56/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Accounting Technician I to join the Finance Department of the City of Gainesville. The role involves obtaining financial data, managing accounts receivable, and performing reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
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Responsibilities
Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices, deposit slips and checks, substantiating business transactions
Maintains filing systems for accounts receivable, franchise taxes, and water tower and other leases
Balances deposits to journal entries daily
Maintains paving assessment records
Makes daily bank deposits
Processes accounts receivable; issues invoices and past due notices; collects past due accounts
Reconciles accounts receivables
Maintains petty cash and reimburse City employees for expenses incurred
Maintains Cooke County Appraisal District deposits and reports
Assists with monthly sales tax report
Assists customer service with outages, adjustments, billing and other internal customer service operations
Processes monthly and quarterly reports for motels and taxi service
Assists in internal audit functions within the scope outlined by the City Manager and/or Finance Director
Reconciles credit card statements
Assists Controller and Finance Director as needed
Receives (cross) training and maintains a working knowledge of Customer Service, A/P and Payroll functions and responsibilities; assists in Customer Services, A/P and Payroll as needed or directed
Sorts incoming mail into department mailboxes as needed
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in an accounting environment and/or bookkeeping work with use of accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
Valid driver's license required
Knowledge of principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices with emphasis in governmental accounting
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and various software packages, including Microsoft Office Applications
Knowledge of basic mathematical principles
Knowledge of operation of utility billing, cash receipts, general ledger, and miscellaneous account receivables systems
Ability to effectively perform a variety of accounting functions
Ability to work with a strong work ethic, organizational and time management skills
Ability to interpret and apply State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
Ability to perform data entry at a speed necessary for successful job performance
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Preferred
An Associates Degree in accounting or additional specialized training in a related field is desirable
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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