Accountant I - Budget

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Summary
This position performs governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting in accordance with GASB and GAAP standards related to municipal finance. The Accountant I reports to the Budget & Reporting Division Director and plays a crucial role in compiling financial reports, conducting budget and data analysis, and supporting special projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with development of the annual operating budget and ensures components are accurately represented
• Conducts research, surveys, and interviews to gather necessary information for analyzing budget requests
• Participates in ongoing review and analysis of budget performance to identify trends and variances
• Reviews agenda items related to the operating budget, ensures compliance with funding requirements
• Provides assistance to City staff in resolving budget-related issues and offers guidance on effective monitoring of annual budgets
• Serves as a backup to verify compliance with tax abatement and economic development agreements, including reviewing reporting information from the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County
• Prepares monthly journals and conducts reconciliations of general ledger accounts to maintain financial integrity
• Assists with the creation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, as well as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Provides documents, schedules, and financial analysis to aid independent auditors during the City’s annual audit
• Ensures financial reporting complies with legal standards and promotes transparency
• Adheres to City policies and procedures, including work schedule and attendance policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field
• One (1) year of experience in public accounting, private sector accounting, or governmental accounting  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Public Account (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) certification or progress towards CPA or CGFO certification preferred