Accountant I (Open Positions: 1)

• Prepares and allocates monthly sales tax revenue.
• Records the distribution of the ad valorem tax collections, solid waste collection fees, maintenance fees and various other collections.
• Reconciles the general ledger, insurance reports and other assigned accounts.
• Sets up new accounts and adjusts the general ledger.
• Prepares financial reports such as Worker’s Compensation and pensions.
• Handles cash collections, accounts receivable billing, and cash receipt updating.
• Performs accounting functions in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

Education and Experience

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in accounting, business, finance or any related field.

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence and Judgement

Noticeable judgment; must plan for long-term; must recognize and resolve problems and situations through appropriate means applying specific types of procedures to issues without indicated guidance or destination, addresses issues that need attention, etc.; involves freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules 

Initiative and Ingenuity

General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level and frequency of Outside Contacts

Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment and Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check. 

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.  The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental, and life insurance plan.  Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life.  Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year.  Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.