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Job Description
JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM
At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
What Makes the City of Austin Special?- Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
- Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.
- Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
- Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
- Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
- Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
- Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.
Job Description:
Purpose:
Provide complex and diverse accounting and financial duties to city management; prepare complex, irregular, and non-routine financial analysis, reports, and financial statements. Provides advanced financial support for multiple programs and projects.
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 - Supervisor 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.
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 and Certifications Required:- None
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in analyzing and resolving accounting transaction-related problems.
- Experience with financial accounting, reporting, and implementation of accounting internal controls.
- Working knowledge of the AIMS Financial System.
- Experience working with travel documents and purchasing procurement, including obtaining quotes and issuing purchase orders.
- Accounts payable experience, including petty cash disbursement, IN, GAXs, cash receipts, etc.
- Experience with the City of Austin ProCard Program (WORKS).
- Experience in processing large volumes of numerical accounting transactions.
- Experience with encumbering documents and understanding the City of Austin purchasing process.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
Notes to Candidate:
This position requires a cover letter and résumé. Please upload your documents for consideration.
Work Location:
Austin City Hall
301 W. 2nd Street, Austin 78701
Salary: Commensurate
Come work for a governmental entity that cares about human rights and is at the forefront of current issues. You can help make a difference in the daily lives of people living in the Austin community.
In addition to helping the City operate at its highest potential, working with the City of Austin offers numerous benefits, including medical coverage, paid leave time, a comprehensive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Click HERE for more information.
Division Overview:
The Financial Services Division provides financial planning and budgeting for the City of Austin Law Department, including business planning, purchasing and outside counsel/consultant contracting.
If you are selected for hire:- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
- If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
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EEO Statement for City of Austin:
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.
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.
Closing Date/Time: 2026-02-04 - Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Austin
Show moreThe City of Austin
This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017.
Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability.
The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum.
Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes.
There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.
City Government
The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin.
The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.
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