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 three (3) years of accounting experience.
• Four completed years towards a five-year accounting degree, plus three (3) years of accounting experience.
• 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 Or Certifications
• None
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview
The Department of Aviation is hiring an Accountant III within the Finance division’s Capital Improvement Program section.
The candidate hired for the position will assist with the development of the Airport’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan & Budget, CIP expense monitoring, Grant reporting, accounting and reconciliation, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
Travel
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Assessment
A skills assessment will be required for this position.
Application Information
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. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
Veteran
Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
Criminal History Background Check
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
Good Standing - Department / Division Employees
Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.
Language
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
Overtime
Overtime may be required with or without notice.
Work Hours
Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.
DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$33.05 - $42.14
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
• Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Eligible for hybrid schedule with flexible remote opportunities up to 2 days per work week
Job Close Date 09/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with data analysis, financial analysis and/or process improvement.
• Experience with Accounts Payable.
• Experience working with Grants.
• Experience with project accounting and/or construction accounting.
• Advanced level of proficiency in excel
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
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.
Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing and/or approving the posting of general ledger account transactions; ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ), City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices. 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 collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; applying advanced skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements of GAAP . Prepares
Location: Austin, TX
Posted: Aug. 18, 2024, 8:42 p.m.
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