Part Time Accountant I
City of CorinthCorinth, TX
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Job Description
Pay range $1,874.40 min to $2,248.80 mid bi-weeklyGENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting and record keeping; maintains a variety of accounts, and performs a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Duties are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
- 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.
- Prepares various schedules, statements, notes, and analysis in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Prepares end-of-year audit work papers for assigned accounts.
- Oversees and directs accurate and timely accounts receivable, and financial processing and reporting to meet internal and external schedules.
- Enters invoices and payment data into the financial system; ensures correct coding of accounts, funds, and departments.
- Prepares weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH payments, and purchasing card reconciliations.
- Communicates with vendors and departmental staff to resolve discrepancies, ensure timely payments, and maintain positive working relationships.
- Monitors accounts-payable aging reports and follows up on outstanding items.
- Monitors and balances various accounts, including verifying availability of funds and classifying expenditure.
- Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City
- Reconciles vendor accounts, statements, and credit memos.
- Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and City information.
- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
- Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Experience in governmental accounting.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License prior to employment. (Must obtain a Texas driver license within 30 days of hire per State law.)
- City organization, operations, and policies and procedures.
- Modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices.
- Office automation and computerized financial applications
- Public finance and fiscal planning.
- Accounts payable functions.
- Customer service standards and protocols.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to accurately account for city funds.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, and city officials.
- Ability to maintain efficient and effective accounting systems and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Incode, and banking software (Treasury Navigator).
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