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Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Finance Director, performs a variety of technical and clerical accounting duties related to financial recordkeeping, transactions, and maintenance of the general ledger and related accounts. Provides regular backup coverage for payroll and accounts payable processing to ensure continuity of operations. Provides technical and clerical support to the Finance Department and City staff. Frequently interfaces with City employees, vendors, the general public, and City management.
Salary is DOQ.
Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties
- Provide regular backup support for payroll and accounts payable processes, including data entry, reconciliation, and issue resolution, to ensure continuity of operations.
- Maintain, balance, and reconcile a variety of ledgers, reports, and accounting records.
- Monitor and balance accounts; verify availability of funds and proper classification of expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and analyze routine fiscal statements, reports, and schedules in accordance with established accounting principles and reporting formats.
- Respond to Open Records requests and administer records retention procedures, including tracking, filing, and facilitating document destruction in accordance with approved retention schedules.
- Provide customer service and technical assistance to City employees, vendors, and the general public regarding accounting-related inquiries.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Formal Education: Associate’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, and/or a related field.
Relatable Work Experience: Two (2) years of experience in payroll or accounts payable. Three (3) years of progressively responsible office or administrative experience.
Training, Licenses, and Certifications: None required.
Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Knewledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements
Knowledge of payroll and accounts payable processes and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable departmental policies, procedures, recordkeeping requirements, and basic accounting principles, including governmental accounting concepts.
Skill in using personal computers and standard business software, including Windows, Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, databases, and Munis ERP software or comparable financial systems.
Skill in maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing financial transactions and maintaining records.
Skill in organizing work, managing time effectively, and multitasking to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Skill in verbal and written communication, including the ability to provide excellent customer service in person, by phone, and via email.
Ability to accurately maintain, reconcile, and analyze financial records and reports.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial and personnel information with discretion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, management, vendors, the general public, and other government officials.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or collaboratively as part of a team.
Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an office environment.
Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment.
Regularly scheduled for a 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, required to work extended hours and attend night meetings and conferences.
If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!
For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit: Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website
