Accountant IV
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Position Information
Position Information
Posting Title | Accountant IV |
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Job Requisition Number | AE503643 |
Position Number | 109353 |
Job Type | Full-Time |
Division Name | Finance |
Minimum Qualifications | Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Licenses or Certifications:
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Notes to Applicants | This position is on the fixed assets and general reporting team within the Corporate Accounting group. Responsibilities include coordinating and reviewing updates to fixed assets and the general ledger, preparing, researching and analyzing complex financial transactions and reports, researching and presenting accounting standards, preparing and reviewing audit work papers, leading reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, providing leadership and training to other accountants, and coordinating and completing other duties as assigned. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. Employment Application:
If you are selected as a top candidate:
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GOOD STANDING COA EMPLOYEES: Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:
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Pay Range | Commensurate |
Hours | Monday – Friday (8:00AM – 5:00PM) 50% Hybrid Schedule and Flexibility Work schedule may change according to departmental needs. |
Job Close Date | 05/17/2024 |
Type of Posting | External |
Department | Austin Energy |
Regular/Temporary | Regular |
Grant Funded or Pooled Position | Not Applicable |
Category | Professional |
Location | 4815 Mueller Blvd, 78723 |
Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Experience:
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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.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
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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.
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Criminal Background Investigation | This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. |
EEO/ADA | The 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. |
Supplemental Questions
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The Accountant IV position requires: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to accounting, twenty-four (24) college semester hours in accounting plus four (4) years of accounting experience; one (1) year of experience as lead or supervisor; a Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of accounting experience; a CPA may substitute for the required four-year degree. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
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Are you currently a licensed CPA?
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Are you a licensed CPA in the State of Texas, or if not licensed in Texas, are you in the process of obtaining a CPA license in Texas within one (1) year?
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Do you have experience researching and presenting new and/or existing accounting standards?
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Describe your experience preparing, analyzing, and presenting GAAP based financial statements.
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Describe your experience preparing audit work papers for external auditors.
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Describe your experience with the accounting close cycle and balance sheet reconciliations.
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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.
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