Accounting Assistant en City of Kerrville, TX

About the Department

Under general supervision, the Accounting Specialist will work independently to assist the Finance Department with tasks primarily related to accounting and fixed asset management.  

Position Duties

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.  The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

1. Verify daily cash collections and prepare bank deposit.
2. Upload, verify, and update daily activity files from sub ledgers into the general ledger. 
3. Create and record journal entries as needed including standard recurring entries, line item transfers, and budget amendments.
4. Input requisitions.
5. Complete returned item process.
6. Complete stale date check process, including quarterly report.
7. Reconcile various liability accounts. 
8. Assist with Seized Funds process.
9. Assist with calculation, reconciliation and submission of sales and hotel/motel tax payable to State Comptroller monthly.
10. Prepare and/or assist with reconciliations as assigned.
11. Research and compile statistics for annual audit.
12. Assist with petty cash and confidential funds audits. 
13. Serve as records management coordinator for department.
14. Assist with budget preparation, fiscal year end closing, and annual audit.  
15. Assist other accounting staff and Utility Billing department as needed.  
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification and Experience Required:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent with at least two years of related experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Possession of an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field is preferred.
• Possession of a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word
• Strong computer skills
• Previous experience with Incode preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

• Computer and related software, printer, telephone, postage machine, and copier.

Other Qualifications

Duties are generally performed in an office setting.  Some light work requiring occasional lifting objects up to 30 pounds to move objects.  Must be able to sit for long periods of time.  Work may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.