Accounting Specialist

Location: Finance, Pharr, TX 78577 Department: Finance Job Status: Full-Time Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Days: Mon.
, Tue.
, Wed.
, Thu.
, Fri.
Hours Per Week: 40 Rate of Pay: $30,000.
00 - $30,000.
00 Status: Accepting and Reviewing Applications JOB DESCRIPTION General Statement of Duties The Accountant Specialist must assist the accounting division in the smaller duties that do not require the expertise of an accounting degree.
This position will be under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director and Finance Director.
Essential Functions The duties of the Accounting Specialist include the following: • Maintain regular, reliable, and prompt attendance, physically present to work.
• Reconcile all existing SMALL City bank accounts.
• City Festival expenditure tracking.
• Reconcile City-Wide Purchasing Card Statements.
• Enter budget adjustments for all departments into Accounting Software.
• Reconcile and pay City-Wide Monthly Electricity Bill.
• Reconcile City Internal Service Fund (City Garage) monthly.
• Enter into Accounting Software any assigned Journal Entry.
• Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software), set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person; and • Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
No significant walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, crawling, handling, standing, pushing, and pulling.
Some reaching and lifting bulky computer report binders up to 20 lbs.
, kneeling, and crouching when filing.
The noise level in this environment is usually quiet in an inside office setting.
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with a 40-hour work week.
Incumbent must have the ability to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends, if needed.
Participation in City sponsored special events, trainings, or meetings may be required.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements High School diploma.
Associate in accounting is preferred.
One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in accounting or a related field may substitute education requirement.
Requires the incumbent to hold current valid class “C” driver’s license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge – Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software.
Knowledge of law, legal codes, and government regulations.
Knowledge of computer software: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Power Point.
Skills – Using mathematics to solve problems.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and be able to choose the most appropriate one.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Abilities – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.
g.
patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
AAP/EEO Statement The City of Pharr is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) the City of Pharr will provide reasonable accommodations, upon reasonable request, to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The city focuses on identifying candidates who are customer oriented and committed to public service to create a culture that is committed to diversity.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
BACKGROUND FORMS As part of our hiring procedures, you must successfully pass a background check.
Please complete the required forms and upload them with your application.
Failure to do so, may cause your application to be rejected.