Accountant II

Full job description
Summary
Summary: Under general direction of assigned supervisor, or designee, the Accountant II performs complex accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting and record keeping; maintains a variety of accounts and subsidiary ledgers and performs a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

** This position is part of the FY26 budget and is pending final approval. The position is expected to begin on or after October 1, 2025, and the selected candidate cannot start work before October 1, 2025. Employment is contingent upon final budget approval. By proceeding, you acknowledge and understand these terms. **

Essential Job Functions Other Important Duties
Essential Job Functions:


Performs professional accounting functions in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices
Posts data to various ledgers, registers, journals, and logs according to established accounting standards and procedures.
Prepares journal entries.
Maintains an array of accounts on the general and subsidiary ledgers.
Prepares monthly fiscal reports, special reports, and annual reports and returns relating to assigned accounts.
Maintains, reconciles, and audits a variety of ledgers, reports, and accounting transactions to ensure accuracy.
Enters updated information into select databases and maintains accurate records reconciling these databases to the general ledger.
Monitors and balances various accounts, including verifying availability of funds and classifying expenditures.
Prepares end-of-year audit work papers for assigned accounts.
Prepares various schedules, statements, notes, and analysis in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Ensures contractors are paid in a timely manner.

Specialized Job Functions:

GASB:
Manage leases and subscription arrangements and accounts for them in accordance with GASB 87, 94, and 96.
Assists Financial Reporting Manager with implementation of new GASB Pronouncements.
Inventory/Assets:
Prepares monthly charge outs for various City inventory systems, including postage, fleet charge outs, fuel, NTTA toll tags, meters, warehouse, and others as assigned.
Reconciles inventory accounts, prepaid asset accounts, and assigned general ledger expense accounts.
Updates the fixed asset system for assets purchased and disposed of during the year.
Assists with inventory counts of the warehouse and other locations as assigned.
Interacts with city employees regarding charges to expense accounts from inventory.
Other Important Duties:
Travels to attend meetings, conferences, and trainings.
Stays current in GASB and FASB pronouncements and changes in the accounting profession.
Communicates with supervisor(s) on issues that impact the organization.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) related to municipal finance administration and program development.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local financial policies, laws, and regulations, including tax laws.
Knowledge of maintaining complex computerized general ledger systems.
Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software for development and tracking of fixed assets and banking arrangements.
Knowledge of municipal audit practices and procedures.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service, general office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of posting, reconciling, and analyzing data.
Skill in effective oral and written communication.
Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
Skill in reconciling accounts and developing approaches/techniques to problem resolution.
Skill in tracking, monitoring, and reviewing various reports.
Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and performing multiple clerical tasks.
Skill in problem solving.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Ability to manage time effectively and resolve problems efficiently under pressure.
Proficient in the use of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software for data entry.
Proficient in the operation of a 10-key calculator.

Education, Experience, and Certifications/Licenses:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and CPA designation or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and two (2) years of responsible accounting experience or five (5) years of billing experience (depending on assignment) or equivalent combination of education and experience that support the ability to perform the essential functions and/or skills of the job.
Preference given to individuals with government fund accounting experience or residential/commercial accounts, water meters and/or utility billing experience using Incode software system.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background, and MVR check.
Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
Environmental Factors Conditions/Physical Requirements
Environmental Factors and Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment.
May be exposed to hostile or angry citizens and/or patrons.

Physical Demands:
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources.
Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
Talking 1 – expressing ideas by spoken word.
Visual Acuity 1 – prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
Visual Acuity 3 – determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. Read more