Senior Accounting Specialist

About the role

The primary responsibility is to monitor and reconcile all cash and investment accounts, create and process journal entries, and perform account reconciliations. This role interacts with the investment advisor, city staff, and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and reconciles cash and investment accounts.
• Creates journal entries; allocates interest earned and reconciles funds to the general ledger.
• Initiates wire transfers, ACH, and inter-fund transfers using online banking.
• Researches and handles returned checks by coordinating with various departments.
• Oversees the Bank depository Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Tracks and maintains records for all investment activity; monitors bank charges and fees; produces year-end financial information for audit purposes.
• Prepares cash flow reports; recommends investments and maintains spreadsheet with current investment information.
• Monitors online payments from grant and federal agencies.
• Creates journal entries on a daily basis to record cash activities for various revenues and expenditure accounts.
• Reconciles and manages various inter-fund accounts; accounts receivable; research and resolve problems by contacting appropriate department or outside agency; transfers funds to city accounts and ensures the proper transfers have been booked to the general ledger; files and maintain cash collection reports.
• Aids in the preparation of the annual budget within the finance department to include assembling documents and reviewing spreadsheets as needed.
• Coordinates on a daily basis with city departments, utility billing, and co-workers.
• Meets critical deadlines.
• Collaborates with auditors on an annual basis regarding year-end reporting.
• Assists in the preparation of presentations, as assigned.
• Performs various assignments under the direction of the Director or Assistant Director, including assisting with closing year-end and audit schedules.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associates degree in accounting from an accredited college or university, preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible accounting experience, required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, analytical judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephone, fax machines, computers, and applicable software daily, including Microsoft Office, Laserfiche, Tyler Incode, and other governmental financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of general ledger transactions and reconciliation procedures.
• Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to research information and assist in the preparation of financial reports.
• Clear, effective, and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Professional and congenial interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.
• Must possess and maintain a Texas Public Funds Investment Act Certification or obtain within three (3) months of employment.

Skills

• Comprehensive practical knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephone, fax machines, computers, and applicable software daily.
• Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced ability to interact with people in a professional and congenial manner.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
• Ability and knowledge to manage priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Benefits

The City of Midlothian offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. This includes health and wellness benefits, retirement and financial planning, paid leave and time off, professional growth and support programs, and more.