What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Accountant position at City of Bryan?
The City of Bryan Electric Utility Department, Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU), is accepting applications for General Accountant. This position performs a broad range of professional accounting duties for BTU such as account reconciliation, preparation and analysis of accounting reports and schedules, preparation of journal entries, preparation and analysis of financial reports, budget analysis, and assisting management as needed.
Hiring Pay Rate
$62,000-$65,000/year (depending on qualifications)
Responsibilities
- Performs accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and GASB guidelines as applicable and in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Compiles and prepares various reports as required, including monthly financial reports and the quarterly external reports.
- Ensures the accuracy of financial reports produced by the department.
- Performs reconciliation of bank accounts and allocations of various expenditures and administrative charges.
- Prepares accounting entries to record various revenues, expenditures, accounts receivable and payable; prepares associated reconciliation.
- Analyzes accounts and prepares journal entries for discrepancies.
- Ensures compliance with City policies, State and Federal regulations, reporting requirements, etc.
- Researches and prepares reports on accounting related subjects, as assigned.
- Documents accounting policies and procedures; assists with reviewing existing accounting procedures and recommends changes as needed.
- Responds to accounting inquiries, answering questions and offering assistance as needed in a timely manner.
- Coordinates financial and accounting matters with BTU Business Units and other departments as needed.
- Interfaces with external auditors and prepares assigned schedules.
- Supports the budgeting process of outside departments.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree with significant coursework in accounting, finance, or a similar field of study plus at least 2 years of directly related experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework as previously listed plus at least 4 years of directly related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior experience in utility accounting is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,000 - $65,000