Accounting Associate I

Job Description:

Accounting Associate I

Description

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Job Description:

Accounting Associate I

Purpose:

This position provides accounting and financial support to City management by processing, researching, and analyzing accounting data and transactions; prepares basic financial reports and financial statements.

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 and reviews payments, cash receipts, billing or other accounting transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
  
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  
• Researches and resolves routine billing, invoicing, financial inquiries, customer and vendor account information.
  
• Processes travel documentation and monitors credit card activity and supplemental documentation to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and internal controls.
  
• Maintains information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.
  
• Reconciles accounts, identifies and prepares corrections by collecting and analyzing account information and analyzing accounting options.
  
• Responds to routine inquiries requiring a general understanding of financial systems and transactions.
  
• Assists customers by providing requested financial information and guidance with automated or manual systems.
  
• Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None

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 bookkeeping or record keeping procedures.
  
• Knowledge of basic financial transactions.
  
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
  
• Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data.
  
• 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 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience.
  
• Any combination of related experience and/or education may be substituted.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cash handling experience.
  
• Familiar with City of Austin travel policy.
  
• Proficient in Excel.
  
• Strong customer service skills.
  
• Attention to detail.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Austin Housing creates and preserves housing opportunities to stabilize communities. Join our team of professionals committed to help provide affordable housing opportunities for Austin residents.

The purpose of this position is to support the Austin Housing Accounting Division with administrative activities related to basic accounting, processing financial transactions, and handling financial statements/reports. The ideal candidate will have experience with cash handling responsibilities and a strong working knowledge of preparing and processing travel requests.

Salary Range:

$22.05 - $24.26 per hour.

Office Location:

Street Jones Building

1000 E. 11th Street

Austin, Texas 78702

Days and Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hours may vary due to operational needs. Alternate schedule and remote work options may be available.

Benefits:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Background Check:

A criminal background check may be required, depending on the responsibilities of the position.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with 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 Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-12-31