• Job Description

  Req#: 4984145

  Are you looking for an entry level position in the finance profession? Travis County Transportation & Natural Resources is looking for an outstanding Accountant Associate in our Financial Services division. This position is an entry-level position, supporting financial activities. Travis County offers competitive benefits, career development opportunities as well as excellent retirement benefits.

  
  

  This position works with various stakeholders and the public. The ideal candidate must have good communication skills, experience with customer service, and cash handling experience.

  
  

  This position provides support to assigned divisions to include entering and tracking purchase requisitions, resolve vendor discrepancies, reconcile vendor accounts, submit invoices for processing, maintain/track/manage open shopping carts, purchase orders, and outstanding invoices report..

  
  

  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

  This is the second in a series of a two clerical and paraprofessional accounting-related job classifications within the Finance job family. Incumbents typically perform routine paraprofessional accounting functions that require application of basic standard accounting theories, principles and techniques, and require the appropriate skill levels including basic skill levels in computer, analytical and communication skills. Duties require a minimal degree of initiative and independent judgment. This classification typically performs duties at a department or office level. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

  • Receives, records, processes and analyzes cash receipts, grants, fixed assets, pooled cash, purchase orders, payroll, travel and other general accounting transactions. Reviews and verifies accuracy of transactions and information, resolves discrepancies, obtains required authorizations and processes or prepares and submits transactions for further processing.
  • Reconciles and maintains bank statements, ledger balances and other accounting transactions. Verifies account entries and reconciliation work completed by others. Monitors accounts and line item budget balances and expenditures to ensure that transactions are within budget. Refers problem transactions to higher level staff for assistance and problem resolution. Maintains information and creates and monitors electronic files and/or accounting documents.
  • Prepares periodic financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Produces various spreadsheets and reports using established or other formats. Submits reports to appropriate staff for review and further action.
  • Assists department staff and other clients by providing procedural/financial information and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual systems. Provides assistance with and verifies required documents are completed, reviews for accuracy and submits to appropriate staff for further processing, as required. Instructs staff in entering information into accounting system, as required.
  • Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

  Education and Experience:
  Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or a directly related field AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible relevant paraprofessional bookkeeping and accounting experience;
  
  OR,
  
  Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
  
  Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements :
  None required.
  
  Preferred:
  Valid Texas Driver's License.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
  
  Knowledge of:

  • Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
  • Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standardized financial practices.
  • Manual and automated systems relating to assigned function.
  • Modern office practices, procedures and methods.
  • Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
  • Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
  • May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.

  Skill in:

  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Entering and reconciling financial data and reporting and monitoring ledger balances.
  • Completing financial reports.
  • Both verbal and written communication.

  Ability to:

  • Process financial transactions.
  • Prepare accurate financial reports and statements.
  • Follow standardized accounting policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

  Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-15 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions.
  
  Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
  
  

  Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends

  Location: 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701

  Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)

  Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

  
  This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

• About the company

  Travis County is located in south central Texas.

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