Accountant Associate

JOB Are you looking for an entry level position in the finance profession? Travis County Transportation & Natural Resources is looking for an outstanding Accountant Associate in our Financial Services division. This position is an entry-level position, supporting financial activities. Travis County offers competitive benefits, career development opportunities as well as excellent retirement benefits.This position works with various stakeholders and the public. The ideal candidate must have good communication skills, experience with customer service, and cash handling experience.This position provides support to assigned divisions to include entering and tracking purchase requisitions, resolve vendor discrepancies, reconcile vendor accounts, submit invoices for processing, maintain/track/manage open shopping carts, purchase orders, and outstanding invoices report..DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the second in a series of a two clerical and paraprofessional accounting-related job classifications within the Finance job family. Incumbents typically perform routine paraprofessional accounting functions that require application of basic standard accounting theories, principles and techniques, and require the appropriate skill levels including basic skill levels in computer, analytical and communication skills. Duties require a minimal degree of initiative and independent judgment. This classification typically performs duties at a department or office level. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Receives, records, processes and analyzes cash receipts, grants, fixed assets, pooled cash, purchase orders, payroll, travel and other general accounting transactions. Reviews and verifies accuracy of transactions and information, resolves discrepancies, obtains required authorizations and processes or prepares and submits transactions for further processing. Reconciles and maintains bank statements, ledger balances and other accounting transactions. Verifies account entries and reconciliation work completed by others. Monitors accounts and line item budget balances and expenditures to ensure that transactions are within budget. Refers problem transactions to higher level staff for assistance and problem resolution. Maintains information and creates and monitors electronic files and/or accounting documents. Prepares periodic financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Produces various spreadsheets and reports using established or other formats. Submits reports to appropriate staff for review and further action. Assists department staff and other clients by providing procedural/financial information and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual systems. Provides assistance with and verifies required documents are completed, reviews for accuracy and submits to appropriate staff for further processing, as required. Instructs staff in entering information into accounting system, as required. Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-15 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions.Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekendsLocation: 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.