Salary : $61,609.60 Annually
Location : 1314 Avenue K Lubbock, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : S167-3311
Department : Accounting
Division : 3311 - Accounting
Opening Date : 12 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 12 / 19 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Summary
Supervises and participates in general accounting operations for assigned functions or funds; performs advanced level accounting duties with primary responsibility for an accounting system or group of funds.
Essential Functions
- Supervise and participate in general accounting operations for an assigned accounting function or group of funds;
- Review transactions to ensure conformance with general accounting practice and established standards and procedures;
- Make adjustments to transactions as necessary;
- Estimate revenues and expenses for periodic accounting reports;
- Develop and prepare non-standard reports or management information;
- Prepare statements for monthly financial operations report, including balance sheets, statements of revenues, expenses, and retained earnings, and budget reports;
- Prepare financial statements for annual financial report, including disclosure notes;
- Prepare schedules and reports required or requested by external auditors;
- Recommend solutions for problems and proposed changes in accounting function;
- Review accounting standards adopted by professional boards and recommend operational changes to comply with standards;
- Reconcile accounts monthly (research, substantiate and correct balances if needed);
- Monitor the work of clerical or bookkeeping staff handling accounting operations;
- Coordinate the work of lower level professional accountants and assist in training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor degree in accounting, or a related field with an additional three years experience in accounting or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following :
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of :
Principles, practices, and standards of general and governmental accounting.Ability to :
Coordinate the accounting operations for an assigned system or funds;Coordinate and supervise the work of others;Perform professional accounting duties with limited supervision;Use independent, professional judgment to propose and implement changes required by accounting standards.Physical Requirements :
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds;Occasionally carry up to 25 pounds;Frequently stand and walk;Occasionally kneel;Frequently pull or push objects;Frequently rotate upper trunk to right or left while sitting or standing;Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height;Frequently handle objects.The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click
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Do you have a bachelor degree in accounting?
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Do you have an additional three years experience in accounting?
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