Accountant

Accountant
Job Description

The City of La Feria is accepting applications for an Accountant. This position will report to the City Finance Director.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Perform professional accounting functions requiring thorough knowledge of general accounting methods, principles and practices.
• Process and post entries to the general ledger
• Assist in preparation for the yearly budget and audit
• Various reporting/ reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Inventory and Fixed Assets control
• Monthly reconciliation of bank statements
• Analyze and research financial data
• Reconcile financial transactions received by cashiers daily
• Compiles and maintains personnel records: Records employee information, such as personal data; compensation, benefits, and tax data; attendance; performance reviews or evaluations; and termination date and reason.
• Compiles payroll data, and enters data or computes and posts wages, and reconciles errors, to maintain payroll records, using computer or calculator: Compiles payroll data, such as hours worked, taxes, insurance, and retirement to be withheld, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records
• Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions, using calculator, and posts to payroll records. Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Records changes affecting net wages, such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• A four-year Accounting degree is required with a minimum of two years accounting background preferred.
• Knowledge of a personal computer, including software packages: Microsoft Word and Excel plus 10-key by touch are required.
• The ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, peers and management through written and verbal communication, as well as communicate with external auditors and internal departments in a professional manner is also necessary.
• The ability to provide support and leadership to front desk personnel is strongly preferred. Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Salary: DOQ, this is an non-exempt position.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Insurances
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accidental

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27