It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Ensures the accurate and efficient processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Performs a variety of financial support and administrative functions. Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume and cover letter. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Processes payables to City vendors and employees. Processes refunds and contract labor payments. Ensures that payments, billings, and other financial deadlines are met. Ensures the accurate and prompt billing and collection of miscellaneous Accounts Receivable. Performs accounts payable data entry of vendor invoices for purchase orders and check requests. Follows up with departments and/or vendors on outstanding items or issues. Maintains Accounts Payable vendor files, allowing for easy information retrieval for City staff. Collaborates with outside auditors to resolve questions on checks or contracts for the year-end audit. Processes annual 1099s. Performs record management duties for the Accounting Department. Process Accounts Receivable requests. Generate and send out customer statements. Monitor customer accounts for non-payments and follow up with other City staff on collectability. Review Accounts Receivable aging to ensure compliance. Investigate and resolve customer inquiries. Process Accounts Receivable adjustments. Post customer payments by recording cash and checks, and create bank deposits. 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 (2) 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 a budget, verifying totals, and reconciling differences. Interpreting and applying accounting procedures and analyzing data. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Valid Class "C" Texas drivers license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history. 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. Hiring Range: $19.29 - $24.17, hourly. #LoveWhereYouWork! Check out the benefits of working with us here. Regular-Full time If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The City of Georgetown, Texas is a municipality of 106,000 (census estimate for 2024) located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. The City can be best characterized by its educated, engaged citizens, its award-winning parks and trails, and its ability to maintain a cohesive, smaller-town feel despite its amazing growth. Our organization's culture is driven by its 5 core values of: Trust, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Work-Life Balance. The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer. Offers of employment with the City of Georgetown is contingent upon: Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements. Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. * *The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify. E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S. For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov
