Accountant IV - Austin Convention Center

Job Description:

Accountant IV - Austin Convention Center

Description

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Job Description:

Accountant IV

Purpose:

Coordinate and provide financial information to management by reviewing, preparing, researching, and analyzing complex financial transactions/financial statements and reports and/or coordinating and/or leading activities of employees who prepare and balance financial transactions and general ledger accounts

Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• 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.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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.

• 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
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in analyzing and resolving accounting transaction-related problems.
  
• Experience with financial accounting, reporting, and implementation of accounting internal controls.
  
• Working experience with AIMS Financial System.
  
• Experience working with travel documents.
  
• Accounts payable experience, IN, GAXs, cash receipts, etc.
  
• Experience with the City of Austin ProCard Program (WORKS).
  
• Experience in processing large volumes of numerical accounting transactions.
  
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Salary Range: $80,490.00 - $102,200.00

Location: 2nd Street Administration Offices & Palmer Events Center

Days and Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hours may vary based on operational needs. Alternative schedules and remote work options are available; however, the position requires at least 40% in-office each week. A flexible hybrid schedule may be offered after successful completion of the probationary period.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

The City of Austin employment application is an official document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed and complete employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications and determine your salary if you are selected for the position.

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications.
  
• Please be thorough in completing the employment application. List your complete employment history, including job titles, employment dates, number of employees supervised (if applicable), detailed job duties/responsibilities, and relevant professional certification(s) that are applicable to this position.
  
• Do not use statements such as “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile.”
  
• Resumes will not substitute for a complete application or be used to determine qualifications. Any blank or incomplete application will be automatically screened from the hiring process.
  
• Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to supplemental questions on the employment application.
  
• All responses to supplemental questions must be supported by information in your application.
  
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.
  
• No changes will be accepted after the job posting closes.
  

This position relies on a successful Criminal Background check.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Assessment:

Assessment(s) may be administered as part of this recruitment process.

Please include a resume and cover letter.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The department reserves the right to close the posting after 7 calendar days.

Benefits:

Working with the City of Austin provides several health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please find the link here to the City of Austin employee benefits guide.

Important Notes to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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 based on 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.

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 Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) offers the following additional benefits to all ACCD employees:

• Metro Pass for public transportation (Including Metro-Rail)
  
• Metro-Rail stop right in front of our Convention Center facility
  

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-02-11