Accounting Associate III

Job Description:

Accounting Associate III

Description

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Job Description:

Accounting Associate III

Purpose:

Provide complex and diverse accounting and financial duties to city management; prepare complex, irregular and non-routine financial analysis, reports and financial statements. Provides advanced financial support for multiple programs and projects.

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.

• Prepares, reviews and approves accounting transactions for routine and non-routine accounts payable, cash receipts, billing or other accounting transactions by verifying documentation from multiple sources.
  
• Review and reconciles high volume and complicated transactions.
  
• Coordinates and prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Researches and analyzes basic and non-routine asset information for establishment of fixed assets.
  
• Performs non-routine and complex duties associated with the reconciliation, balancing or processing of vouchers, ledgers, journals, reports and statements.
  
• Prepares complex and non-routine financial analysis and trend analysis of data.
  
• Researches and resolves complex and difficult billing, invoicing, financial inquiries, accounting and budget information.
  
• Reconciles accounts, identifies and prepares corrections by collecting and analyzing account information and analyzing accounting options.
  
• Responds to inquiries requiring knowledge of accounting practices, policies, and procedures.
  
• Prepares complex, non-standard financial analysis, data analysis and trend analysis to produce financial and graphical reports. Prepares financial statements and/or special financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and other reports.
  
• Investigates and reconciles accounting transactions, reconciles and resolves discrepancies. Provides root cause analysis of process problems.
  
• Maintains information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.
  
• Performs financial analysis of special projects and programs as requested.
  
• Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit by accumulating data accurately for assigned area(s) in a timely and accurate manner.
  
• Assists in the development of guidelines, procedures and templates for financial review and reporting.
  
• Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  
• Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
  
• Knowledge of data and trend analysis
  
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
  
• Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data
  
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
  
• Skill in operating a personal computer and related equipment.
  
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
  
• Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling reports.
  
• Skill in data analysis and financial analysis using spreadsheets.
  
• Ability to make recommendations to solve complex problems.
  
• Ability to identify and select appropriate tools and techniques to identify problems and develop solutions.
  
• Ability to plan and organize tasks to complete projects.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize duties
  
• 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two years of related experience.
  
• Any combination of related experience and/or education may be substituted.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using City-wide Systems (Controllers & Purchasing Website, MicroStrategy, eCAPRIS, eCOMBS, AIMS, Pro-Cards, or other tools).
  
• Experience creating & reviewing financial documents for accuracy & completeness.
  

Notes to Candidate:

DEPARTMENT O

VERVIEW:
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

Notes to Candidate:

The Watershed Protection Department is seeing an Accounting Associate III to support the department's financial operations, including complex and diverse accounting and financial duties for the department; prepare complex, irregular and non-routine financial analysis, reports and financial statements, and travel documents. The position will also provide advance financial support for multiple programs and projects. The position will play a key role in ensuring the department's financial integrity by preparing, reviewing, and approving accounting transactions for routine and non-routine accounts payable, billing, and other accounting transactions by verifying documentation from multiple sources, and analyzing expenses to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.

Location:

505 Barton Springs Austin, Texas 78704

Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

Salary Range:

$25.74 - $30.50, depending on qualifications and experience.

EDUCATION:
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

ASSESSMENTS:
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

TRAVEL:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

BENEFITS:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

Important Note to Applicants:
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• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
  
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
  
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
  
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
  
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
  

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-20