Accountant Associate
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications, and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. A resume may be submitted to be considered for this position, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please verify the employment history dates on your resume exactly match the online application.
Position Information
Posting Title: Accountant Associate
ob Requisition Number: COA071070
Position Number :100690
Job Type: Part-Time
Division Name :Municipal Court
Job Close Date
Departments may close a posting at their discretion :::06/21/2013 :::
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job and 12 semester hours in accounting.
Any combination of related experience and/or education may be substituted.
Notes to Applicants:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications, and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. A resume may be submitted to be considered for this position, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please verify the employment history dates on your resume exactly match the online application.
Pay Range :$17.04 – $21.29 per hour
Hours :This is a 20-hour per week position.The schedule is to be determined.
Job Close Date
Departments may close a posting at their discretion :::06/21/2013 :::
pen Until Filled: No
Type of Posting: External
Department: Municipal Court
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position: Not Applicable
Category :Clerical
Location :Municipal Court
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.
- Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Prepares financial statements and/or special financial reports by compiling data for simpler balance sheets, income statements, and other reports and by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Maintains information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.
- Prepares payments/other accounting transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
- Reconciles accounts, identifies and prepares corrections by collecting and analyzing account information and analyzing accounting options.
- Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit by accumulating data accurately for assigned area(s) in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural/financial information and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual systems.
- Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls.
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.
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Knowledge of bookkeeping or record keeping procedures.
- Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
- Knowledge of the preparation process for financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Skill in applying bookkeeping procedures.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and related equipment.
- Skill in use of spreadsheets and word processing software.
- Skill in operating a calculator.
- Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
- Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling reports.
- Skill in analyzing, preparing, checking and balancing routine fiscal transactions and accounts.
- Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and statements.
- Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Does this job require a criminal background investigation?
This position requires a criminal background investigation
EEO/ADA:
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 TTY (512) 974-2445.
Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * This position requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job and 12 semester hours in accounting. Any combination of related experience and/or education may be substituted. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?
- Yes
- No
- * If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)?
- Yes
- No
- * In 20 words or less, briefly describe the responsibilities of an Accountant Associate.
- (Open Ended Question)
- * What is your definition of teamwork?
- (Open Ended Question)
- * Indicate your highest skill level in Microsoft Excel.
Beginner: skill level includes data entry, basic formatting (page setup, column width, etc.), creating spreadsheets, etc.
Intermediate: skill level includes basic calculations, use of functions, complex formatting (cell manipulation, etc.), charts/graphs (static), etc.
Advanced: skill level includes pivot tables, V Lookups, formula creation, use of functions for formula creation, etc.
Expert: skill level includes macros creation, complex formula creation/manipulation, charts/graphs (dynamic), create database queries, etc.
None of the above
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
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