Accountant

Accounting Professional Opportunity

Make an Impact with the City of Fate

Join the City of Fate's Finance & Accounting team and play an important role in supporting the financial operations of our growing community. Our team is dynamic, collaborative, and agile, allowing us to accomplish a great deal with a small, highly engaged staff. Every team member contributes to the City's daily operations, and we believe no task is too small when it comes to serving our community. We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and hands-on accounting professional to join our team. This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including accounts payable, journal entries, financial analysis, reconciliations, data review, and special projects. The ideal candidate has moderate experience with day-to-day accounting and financial analysis, strong attention to detail, and excellent software skills. If you enjoy working with Excel, numbers, data, and hands-on accounting tasks, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work has a direct impact, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs general accounting responsibilities include preparing and processing accounts payable, preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules, general ledger reconciliation, writing and managing purchase orders, assisting with annual budget processes, reconciling multiple bank accounts, and participates in the monthly and annual ledger closings. The position also supports the Director of Finance and Accounting Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the finance department.

The City of Fate offers an excellent benefits package with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Insurance Package: Our employees benefit from a robust insurance package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life. The City subsidizes 36% of dependent medical premiums.
• HRA Benefit: A city-provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) card with a balance of $5,100 annually. This can be used to cover dependent premiums or unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2:1 match, 7% employee contribution, 5-year vesting.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and processes accounts payable.
• Prepares and processes journal entries.
• Assists in monthly and year end closing.
• Reconciles and maintains balance sheet accounts.
• Prepares monthly financial reports.
• Assists in preparing analysis of accounts and processes.
• Monitors and resolves bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences.
• Prepares bank reconciliations.
• Processes transactions/requests and prepares reports for Public Improvement Districts.
• Assists with preparation of the annual audit.
• Assists with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the budget.
• Serves as back-up to the Accounting Specialist in processing payroll and other routine duties.
• Responds to a wide variety of requests for information from various sources such as City personnel, the public, various organizations and agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or related field.
• Five years of accounting experience preferably in governmental accounting
• Experience using Incode financial software preferred
• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license
• A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in applying accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in applying finance principles and preparing financial reports.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding finances and taxation such as sales tax, use tax, payroll taxes, etc.
• Knowledge of grant preparation and administration preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, and applicable Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, other agencies and co-workers.
• Skill in identifying and resolving issues, concerns and needs.
• Skill in problem solving including analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including a computer and associated software including but not limited to Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Incode, etc.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

The Accounting Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions and spot checks completed work for accuracy and propriety of final results. The position may receive instructions from the Director of Finance. This position does not supervise any other positions.