Job description
Position Information
Posting Title
Accountant II
Job Requisition Number
COA088433
Position Number
118569
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
APH Accounting
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- 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 two (2) years of accounting experience; A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for 1 year of experience; CPA license may substitute for the education requirement.
Licenses or Certifications:
- None.
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
The primary function of this position is to bill Grantors for reimbursement of expenses, ensure all revenue from grantor is collected timely. Assist with annual Single Audit, Grant monitoring and internal audits. Year End close, SEFA/SESA reconciliation. Travel and Petty Cash claims. Assist Program managers in closing out each grant.
APH Information
The primary function of this position is to bill Grantors for reimbursement of expenses, ensure all revenue from grantor is collected timely. Assist with annual Single Audit, Grant monitoring and internal audits. Year End close, SEFA/SESA reconciliation. Travel and Petty Cash claims. Assist Program managers in closing out each grant.
APH Information
- This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan.
- Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website.
Immunization Requirement:
Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy.
Assessment:
This position may require a skill assessment.
Regarding your Application:
- A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. The application and resume must include dates (month and year) for each job history entry. In addition, the resume information must match the information on the application.
- Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to the supplemental questions on the application.
- Work experience listed must include month, year and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
- The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.
If you are selected to interview:
- Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
- This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
- If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
Electronic Notification to Applications:
- Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs.
- Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner
- Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
- A skills assessment may be required.
- When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
- COVID-19 considerations: This position is not exclusively tele-work based during the COVID-19 pandemic and will require in-person work on a regular basis upon hire. We will provide a full suite of PPE when in-person contact is necessary.
- This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.
Pay Range
$28.71 – $35.88
Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Job Close Date
03/22/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Public Health
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Grant Funded
Category
Professional
Location
6800 Burleson, Bldg 310 Ste 295, Austin, Tx 78744
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with Grant Billing, Monitoring or Auditing.
- Proficient Skills using Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrates good analytical skills.
- Demonstrates good communication skills.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Maintains general ledger information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.
- Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing and/or approving the posting of accounting transactions of intermediate and higher dollar-value and complexity, insuring transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and sound business practices.
- Processes revenue collections and/or customer payments; prepares analysis of delinquent accounts, calculating/assessing delinquent fines/fees for supervisor/manager review; prepares/ reviews accruals and/or other accounting entries, insuring transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.
- Prepares and/or reviews grant accounting entries and reconciliations by compiling and analyzing general ledger account information.
- Prepares and/or reviews asset, liability, inventory, and/or capital accounting entries by compiling and analyzing general ledger account information.
- Reconciles general ledger and/or bank accounts and resolves account discrepancies by reconciling statements and transactions and investigating supporting documentation.
- Prepares financial statements and/or special reports by preparing balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and other special reports; at an intermediate to advanced level; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; conducting variance analysis; applying intermediate skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements; generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.
- Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit by preparing accurate supporting work papers at an intermediate level for assigned area(s); work is reviewed by other staff; providing explanations of city policy/procedures and responding to auditor’s questions/requests in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assists departments and other internal or external customers by providing procedural/financial information and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual systems.
- Carries out projects by completing projects of moderate to advanced levels of complexity and/or completing parts of complex projects.
- Maintains financial security by following established internal accounting controls.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of the preparation process of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
- Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
- Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling fund level statements and reports.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and related equipment.
- Skill in designing spreadsheets and utilizing word processing and database software.
- Skill in analyzing, preparing, checking and balancing routine fiscal transactions and accounts.
- Ability to prepare accurate financial statements at an intermediate level of complexity.
- Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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