Accounting Associate III

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two years of related experience.
• Any combination of related experience and/or education may be substituted.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:

The Accounting Associate position will support the City of Austin Capital Delivery Services Department in the Financial Services Division. The person in this role will prepare, review, and approve accounting transactions; analyze account information; review and reconcile high volume and complicated transactions; investigate, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies; respond to inquiries requiring knowledge of accounting practices, policies, and procedures; and perform financial analysis of special projects and programs as requested.

Who We Are:

Capital Delivery Services ( CDS ) builds public projects to support the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over 500 active projects, representing an investment of over $7 Billion. At CDS , we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Click here to visit our Facebook page to learn moreabout the Capital Delivery Services Department. ( https://www.facebook.com/atxcapitaldelivery/ )

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangible construction projects throughout the city that will resonate for generations to come. Seeing results through a constructed project provides a sense of accomplishment and pride in your work.

Innovation and Collaboration
Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress and embrace our One City - One Team - One Approach model of delivering capital projects.

Professional Growth and Development
Achieve your professional goals. CDS offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, including engineering, architecture, construction management, project planning and management, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Education assistance is available through our tuition reimbursement program, and financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications is also available.

Work-Life Balance Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to 50% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. For employees that are covered this includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide. ( https://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits )

To learn more about working with the City of Austin, click here to watch a short video! ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmXyHwXyMbg )

Application Details:

A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.

· This position does allow for a resume or cover letter to be included but relevant entries on your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes.

· If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.

Additional Details:

• This position may require a skills assessment.
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
• The Capital Delivery Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI )

Travel:

The Capital Delivery Services Department is comprised of multiple facilities located throughout Austin. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation ( https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Employment/new_hire_driver_safety_standards.pdf ) you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Hybrid Work Environment:

The City of Austin Telework Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. The City of Austin has an established work arrangement under which an employee is scheduled to work at least 3 days per week at their designated worksite. Some positions may require additional time at their designated worksite.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Capital Delivery Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

Pay Range
$25.74 - $30.50

Hours
Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Alternate schedule and/or flexible hours available based on business needs.
Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.
Job Close Date 10/13/2024 Type of Posting External Department Capital Delivery Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location OTC 505 Barton Springs Rd., Ste. 800, Austin TX Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial records for capital contract expenditures.
• Experience resolving prime and sub-consultant invoices and contract discrepancies.
• Experience in processing large volumes of numerical complex transactions.
• Experience researching and resolving complicated invoice and financial inquiries.
• Experience communicating (both written and verbally) with all levels of staff, including executives.
• Experience collaborating with internal/external stakeholders and making recommendations to solve complex financial problems.
• Experience with capital project reconciliation.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Prepares, reviews and approves accounting transactions for routine and non-routine accounts payable, cash receipts, billing or other accounting transactions by verifying documentation from multiple sources. Review and reconciles high volume and complicated transactions. Coordinates and prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Researches and analyzes basic and non-routine asset information for establishment of fixed assets. Performs non-routine and complex duties associated with the reconciliation, balancing or processing of vouchers, ledgers, journals, reports and statements. Prepares complex and non-routine financial analysis and trend analysis of data. Researches and resolves complex and difficult billing, invoicing, financial inquiries, accounting and budget information. Reconciles accounts, identifies and prepares corrections by collecting and analyzing account information and analyzing accounting options. Responds to inquiries requiring knowledge of accounting practices, policies, and procedures. Prepares complex, non-standard financial analysis, data analysis and trend analysis to produce financial and graphical reports. Prepares financial statements and/or special financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and other reports. Investigates and reconciles accounting transactions, reconciles and resolves discrepancies. Provides root cause analysis of process problems. Maintains information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents. Performs financial analysis of special projects and programs as requested. Prepares audit work papers for annual or special audit by accumulating data accurately for assigned area(s) in a timely and accurate manner. Assists in the development of guidelines, procedures and templates for financial review and reporting. Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP )
• Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of data and trend analysis
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
• Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and related equipment.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling reports.
• Skill in data analysis and financial analysis using spreadsheets.
• Ability to make recommendations to solve complex problems.
• Ability to identify and select appropriate tools and techniques to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks to complete projects.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize duties
• Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Accounting Associate III position are graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two years of related experience. Any combination of related experience and/or education may be substituted. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience in analyzing and interpreting financial records as it relates to project accounting. Please include in your answer the number of years and/or months of experience, the specific position(s) listed on your application in which you performed these duties, the role in which you served, and provide details of specific example(s) that you worked on.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in processing large volumes of complex numerical transactions. Please include in your answer the number of years and/or months of experience, the specific position(s) listed on your application in which you performed these duties, the role in which you served and provide details of specific example(s) that you worked on.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience researching and resolving complicated invoice and financial inquiries.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe in detail, your experience collaborating with internal/external stakeholders to solve complex financial problems. Please include in your answer the specific position(s) listed on your application in which you performed these duties
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe in detail your experience with capital project reconciliation. Please include in your answer the specific position(s) listed on your application in which you performed these duties.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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