Accountant - General

Salary: $56,579.53 - $67,356.00 Annually Location: City Hall - 757 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX Job Type: Full-time General Summary Prepare and reconcile the City's various bank accounts; process monthly journal entries; data entry; administer Accounting's record retention tasks; perform daily import files into the accounting system; and provide general support for the Finance division. Supervisor General supervision is provided by the Manager of Accounting Services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures. Prepare and reconcile monthly the City's master, accounts payable, payroll, and special revenue bank accounts. Import files from various resources into the accounting software system. Process and bill monthly fuel and general work orders. Process journal entries as assigned. Review and approve employee expense claims to ensure they are in accordance with City travel and purchasing policies. Process data entry files from the golf course point of sale system into the accounting system. Reconcile the pooled cash accounts. Assist in the preparation of the 1099s. Prepare the monthly Hotel distribution payments. Maintain the City's electricity accounts with the vendor. Assist with the year-end audit schedules. Set up and maintain organized computer files. Audit and maintain files and records, prepare periodic reports and distribute to designated departments and divisions; photocopy, mail or fax materials as necessary. Provide support to assist designated division staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities. Assist audit staff as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required. Experience One year performing complex bank reconciliations and general accounting functions is preferred. Governmental experience is preferred. Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid driver's license. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Physical Requirements / Work Environment This position does not require a physical for employment. Benefits The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance. The City is self‑insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full‑time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self‑insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy. The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full‑time employees at group rates. The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee. Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full‑time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full‑time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long‑Term Disability. Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax‑deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre‑tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions. Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Mesquite, TX