Accountant IV (Fixed Assets)

* ### Provides coordination and oversees the collections of revenue and/or processing of customer payments; analysis, and clearing of delinquent accounts; notifying customers of insufficient payments; calculating/assessing delinquent fines/fees, etc.* ### Prepares complex financial statements for external reporting or financial reports by preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of complex balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and reports; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; applying advanced skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GAAP.* ### Prepares audit work papers for annual external audit or special audit by preparing, reviewing, and/or overseeing the preparation of complex supporting work papers for assigned area(s); providing explanations of City policy and procedures and responding to auditor questions and requests for information in a timely and accurate manner.* ### Carries out complex projects by researching new accounting standards and related reporting/ information requirements, organizing/summarizing research results, and presenting recommendations to management for timely implementation in the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.* ### Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing and/or approving the posting of account transactions; ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with GAAP, City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.* ### Leads reconciliation of general ledger and/or bank accounts and resolves account discrepancies by reconciling and/or reviewing the reconciliation of statements and transactions and investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments, and by facilitating discrepancy resolutions for other accounting staff members.* ### Assists departments and other internal or external customers by drafting procedural, financial, and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual accounting systems.* ### Provides guidance and direction through the review of asset, liability, inventory, and/or capital accounting entries as prepared by internal/ external department staff, and provides City-wide accounting software training or proctors Continuing Professional Education (CPE) classes.* ### Assesses internal accounting controls for effectiveness; presents procedural recommendations to management; maintains financial security by documenting the established internal accounting controls.* Advanced knowledge of internal control systems.* Advanced knowledge of financial reporting in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.* Advanced knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices.* Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.* Knowledge of the preparation process of complex financial statements and reports in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.* Skill in classifying complex fiscal data and compiling fund level statements and reports* Skill in effective verbal and written communications.* Skill in managing and processing large volumes of financial transaction data.* Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.* Skill in utilizing personal computer.* Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and data bases utilizing word processing software.* Ability to prepare accurate and complex financial reports and statements.* Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement.* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public* 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 four (4) years of accounting experience.* One (1) year of experience as lead or supervisor.* A Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of accounting experience.* A CPA may substitute for the required four-year degree* Licensed CPA in the United States or, if not licensed, have an active Application of Intent with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.* Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and performing balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with GAAP.* Hands-on experience with capital asset accounting, construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting, or long-lead/multi-year capital projects.* Hands-on experience working with large, multi-module ERP systems where data from multiple modules or subledgers feeds into a single general ledger.* Actively participated in a significant organizational change (e.g., system implementation/migration, reorganization, process overhaul).* Direct experience mentoring, training, or developing other accountants or financial analysts.* Experience preparing audit work papers for external auditors or regulatory filings.* The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.* The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.* Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.* **Responses to supplemental questions regarding experience should also be clearly documented in the 'Experience' section of the main application.*** Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.* **Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as \"see résumé\" will not be accepted. You may use \"N/A\" for fields that are not applicable.*** Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.* **To ensure a thorough evaluation of your qualifications, please answer all applicable questions in the questionnaire section completely. Incomplete, brief, or one-line responses may not provide enough detail and could impact your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.*** Current City of Austin employees **must** submit their application through 'Job Hubs' in Workday to be considered.* Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution* This position may require a criminal background investigation.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austin, Texas