JOB SUMMARY: The City of Portland, Texas is receiving applications for Staff Accountant. The purpose of this position is to provide accounting support and ensure the integrity of the

City’s financial records. This is accomplished by preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records and reports;

maintaining the accuracy of the City’s ledgers and subsidiary financial systems; handling the City’s utility system accounting; monitoring the fixed assets of the City; accounting for the

City’s capital projects; assisting in the annual audit and year end closing; and providing assistance to management, as needed. May perform other related work as required.

This position is subject to the City of Portland’s Background Investigation and Drug Testing Policy. The City verifies all information prior to extending an offer of employment.  New hires are required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States per Federal law.

THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

Three to five years’ accounting experience required.

Two years’ municipal government accounting experience highly preferred.

Other:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to review, create and update procedures and processes relating to efficiencies, accuracy, internal controls, and risk assessments.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Knowledge of governmental fund accounting and project accounting.

Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

Proficient with Microsoft Office software and financial software systems.

Valid Texas Class C Drivers’ License

Please submit an application to Laura Delgado, Ed.D., Human Resource Manager via email at hr@portlandtx.com. Applications may be delivered or mailed to the City of Portland, Attention Laura Delgado, Ed.D., Human Resource Manager, 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City of Portland application.