Baytown

Baytown is a growing community with a population of approximately 82,000 situated on the north side of Galveston Bay. As a full-service municipal government our purpose is simple – Together we enrich lives and build community.

Our employees are dedicated to public service through Caring, Innovation, Collaboration, Leadership and Stewardship, and we are looking for a qualified candidate who shares our values to join our team in the role of Accountant II (Capital Asset Accountant).

Accountant II (Capital Asset Accountant)

Salary

$50,810 - $63,513 Annually DOQ

Job Summary

The Accountant II position requires a self-starter, capable of working independently with minimal instruction.  Office, organizational and time management skills are essential. Assignments and/or capabilities include but are not limited to the performance of managerial, supervisory and accounting functions that entails planning, organizing, recording, maintenance and direction of accounting activities.  Daily assignments include recording and reconciling transactions between General and Job ledgers, assistance in the preparation of interim financial statements and other finance related reports.  Year-end assignments include preparation of asset, depreciation, and funding schedules as well as formal schedules/statements requisite to CAFR CIP, disclosure and statistical sections.  Periodic review/implementation of organizational policy and practice that ensures the safeguarding of City assets within the scope of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.  Expectations include the ability to design, document and execute various automated and/or manual applications that will streamline and improve operations.  Periodically special projects, in additional to other responsibilities, may be assigned. 

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Five years accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• A working knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices with knowledge of computerized accounting systems and procedures; and advanced spreadsheet and word processing experience (MS Office).

 
PREFERRED:

• Municipal government accounting experience.
• Knowledge of fixed assets and inventory systems, accounts payable processes, general ledger, payroll processes, construction-in-progress accounting, report preparation techniques, and procedures for maintaining financial records.

Apply Online

www.baytown.org