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Title: Accountant II

Organization: Financial Services

Department:

Location: Financial Services City Hall

Rate of Pay: $52,076.23 - $77,763.66

Job Summary

The Accountant II manages and maintains accounting and financial records. The Accountant II is responsible for maintaining account records, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and performing various accounting functions. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Competencies

• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Effective Communication
• Time Management
• Ethical Practice
• Proficiency in Excel

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Prepare journal entries, vouchers, audit schedules, quarterly reports, and financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, the annual audit for the City and the Quarterly Financial Report.
• Participate in the processing of account related information such as debt allocation, budget preparation, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Reconciles all funds, investments, and accounts for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Collects, enters, updates and maintains account information.
• Handles cash collections, accounts receivable billing, and cash receipt updating.
• Performs accounting functions in accordance with Federal, State and local laws.
• Gathers, organizes, analyzes, examines or evaluates data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.
• Coordinate with the Division Manager to process journal entries to various projects if needed.
• Prepares all financial reports for grants assigned Including setting up budgets in accounting software, preparing accurate and timely Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Monthly, Financial Statement Reports for Grants, and grant close outs.
• Reconciles grant activity and budgets.
• Participate in mandatory weekly and biweekly departmental meetings.
• Participates in meetings with other departments as required for assigned projects.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

Minimum Education & Experience

Master’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related field. Plus, two years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence & Judgement

Noticeable judgment; must plan for long-term; must recognize and resolve problems and situations through appropriate means applying specific types of procedures to issues without indicated guidance or destination, addresses issues that need attention, etc.; involves freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.