Finance - Accountant I - CIP
City of Temple
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- Location
- Temple, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Other
- Posted
- Oct 8
- 12 days ago
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What you'll do
- Monitors Fleet Share Program revenues, user charges, internal billings, and cost allocations.
- Provides direction for all City capital projects, ensuring proper accounting and oversight of funds.
- Tracks and reviews construction project accounts for accuracy and compliance.
- Assesses agenda items related to construction projects to confirm funding requirements are satisfied.
- Acts as a backup for managing the City’s fixed asset system, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting.
- Prepares monthly journals and conducts reconciliations of general ledger accounts to maintain financial integrity.
- Supports the creation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, as well as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Provides necessary documents, schedules, and financial analysis to aid independent auditors during the City’s annual audit.
- Ensures that financial reporting complies with legal standards and promotes transparency.
- Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field and one year of experience in public, private sector, or governmental accounting.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; CPA or CGFO certification, or progress toward either, is preferred.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Microsoft Office SuiteCPACGFO certificationgovernmental accountingfinancial reportingbudget and data analysis
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Summary
The City of Temple is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant I to join the Finance Department. Reporting to the CIP Division Director, this position will perform governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting in accordance with GASB and GAAP standards related to municipal finance. The Accountant I will play a crucial role in compiling financial reports, conducting budget and data analysis, and supporting special projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monitors Fleet Share Program revenues, user charges, internal billings, and cost allocations.
Provides direction for all City capital projects, ensuring proper accounting and oversight of funds.
Tracks and reviews construction project accounts for accuracy and compliance.
Assesses agenda items related to construction projects to confirm funding requirements are satisfied.
Acts as a backup for managing the City’s fixed asset system, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting.
Prepares monthly journals and conducts reconciliations of general ledger accounts to maintain financial integrity.
Supports the creation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, as well as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Provides necessary documents, schedules, and financial analysis to aid independent auditors during the City’s annual audit.
Ensures that financial reporting complies with legal standards and promotes transparency.
Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Account (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) certification or progress towards CPA or CGFO certification preferred