Accountant III or Accountant IV (Reserved for City Employees)

Job Description:

Accountant III or Accountant IV (Reserved for City Employees)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Accountant III
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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 three (3) years of accounting experience.
• Four completed years towards a five-year accounting degree, plus three (3) years of accounting experience.
• 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

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Accountant IV
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
We are recruiting for two positions, and Accountant III and an Accountant IV. Both positions will report to the Financial Manager within the Finance Administration and Oversight Office.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications, if required.

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, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

The department may close this posting anytime after 7 days.

Pay Range
III : $33.05 - $42.14
IV: $37.14 - $47.35
Hours
Monday - Friday 8 - 5 with a flexible schedule depending on business need. These positions are approved for hybrid, with some evenings and/or weekends as needed.
Job Close Date 09/26/2024 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Housing Department Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1000 East 11th Street, Austin Tx. 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: Accountant III

• Experience with Austin Housing Finance Corporation funds and association with City of Austin funds.
• Experience working with local, state, and federal grants.
• Experience working with various systems.
• Experience working with large amounts of data.

Preferred Experience: Accountant IV

• Experience with Austin Housing Finance Corporation funds and association with City of Austin funds.
• Experience with Capital Improvement Project funds.
• Experience with Notes Receivables.
• Experience working with diverse work groups and programs.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Accountant III

Accountant IV

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. 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.

Accountant III

Accountant IV
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
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.

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.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualification for the Accountant III position are: 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 three (3) years of accounting experience. Four completed years towards a five-year accounting degree, plus three (3) years of accounting experience. 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. Licenses or Certifications: None. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this job?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current City of Austin employee?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Please describe your experience with housing finance funds and association with City of Austin funds.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience working with local, state, and federal grants.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please detail your experience working with various COA accounting systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with large amounts of financial related data.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with Capital Improvement Project funds. If none, please type N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with Notes Receivables.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with diverse work groups and programs.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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