City of Austin · 4 days ago
Accountant III (Revenue Accounting and Analysis)
Austin Energy Headquarters
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Austin is a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic cities. They are seeking an Accountant III to manage monthly accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial statement reporting and compliance with GAAP principles.
Association
Responsibilities
Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing and/or approving the posting of general ledger account transactions; ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices
Provides coordination and oversees the collections of revenue and/or processing of customer payments; analysis, and clearing of delinquent accounts; notifying customers of insufficient payments; calculating/assessing delinquent fines/fees, etc
Prepares complex financial statements for external reporting or financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; applying advanced skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements of GAAP
Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit by preparing, reviewing, and/or overseeing the preparation of complex supporting work papers for assigned area(s) or funds; providing explanations of City policy and procedures and responding to auditor questions and requests for information in a timely and accurate manner
Researches current and new accounting standards and related reporting/ information requirements to ensure accurate and timely implementation; organizes/summarizes research results for presentation of recommendations to management
Leads reconciliation of general ledger and/or bank accounts and resolves account discrepancies by reconciling and/or reviewing the reconciliation of statements and transactions and investigating supporting documentation; provides guidance by facilitating discrepancy resolutions for other internal/external accounting staff members
Provides guidance and direction through review of asset, liability, inventory, and/or capital account general ledger entries as prepared by internal/external department staff
Assists departments and other internal or external customers by providing procedural/financial and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual systems
Maintains financial security by following established internal accounting controls
Provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
Qualification
Required
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to accounting, twenty-four (24) college semester hours in accounting plus three (3) years of accounting experience
Four (4) completed years towards a five-year accounting degree, plus three (3) years of accounting experience
A Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of accounting experience
A CPA may substitute for the required four-year degree
Knowledge of internal control systems
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices, and concepts
Advanced knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices
Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems
Advanced knowledge of financial reporting in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP
Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling fund level statements and reports
Skill in effective verbal and written communications
Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records
Skill in utilizing personal computer
Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and data bases utilizing word processing software
Ability to prepare accurate and complex financial reports and statements
Ability to analyze, recommend, and implement internal control systems
Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
Preferred
Active CPA license in the State of Texas, or currently pursuing licensure with the ability to obtain a Texas CPA license within 12 months
Experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience applying GAAP principles for the preparation of GAAP based financial statements
Experience preparing audit work papers for external auditors
Experience with regulatory accounting
Benefits
Generous leave
Work-life balance programs
Extensive benefits
Retirement Security
Sustainable Transportation Options
Focus on Wellness
Career Growth
Modern Workspaces
Company
City of Austin
An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Gardner
Chief Information Security Officer
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