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City of Georgetown JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Accounting Specialist Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non-exempt Revision Date: 04/03/2014
SUMMARY: Ensures the accurate and efficient processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable. Performs a
variety of financial support and administrative functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
• Provides backup support for the payables processes to ensure accurate payment to city vendors and employees.
• Ensures that payments and other financial deadlines are met.
• Compiles financial reporting information for review, including but not limited to monthly budgetary financial statements, balance sheets, and purchase order reports.
• Ensures the accurate and prompt billing and collection of miscellaneous Accounts Receivable.
• Provides receptionist support for the Purchasing Department, updates cell phone information, and accepts
incoming bids.
• Performs record management duties for the Accounting Department.
• Oversees unclaimed property documentation and recording. Prepares the yearly unclaimed property report for
remittance to the state.
• Special projects & research as requested.
• Provides quality customer service to City staff, the general public, and all other work contacts
• Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of full-time related accounting experience. OR Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of:
• Computer accounting and spreadsheet software.
• Accounting principles and procedures. Skill in:
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
• Interpreting and applying accounting principles and procedures.
• Analyzing data; applying accounting formulas; verifying totals and reconciling differences.
• Operating a calculator by touch.
• Operating a computer and using accounting and spreadsheet software.
• Reading procedural manuals, accounting memoranda, vendor invoices and reports.
• Writing memoranda and reports.
• Applying accounting formulas, calculating sufficiently to prepare budget, verifying totals and reconciling
differences.
• Interpreting and applying accounting procedures and analyzes data.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Valid Texas Driver’s License.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.