City of Arlington Hiring for Staff Accountant- Payroll Job at Arlington, TX Full Time

Under general supervision, responsible for preparing and posting payroll entries, entering payroll and financial transactions in the accounting system and reconciling internal general ledger accounts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Ability to identify appropriate accounts, assign accounting distribution codes and prepare and enter payroll and adjusting journal entries to properly record activity in general ledger accounts.
2. Ability to process returned checks, including accounting, safekeeping and collection procedures.
3. Ability to reconcile general ledger accounts by researching, analyzing and correcting accounts for the financial reports.
4. Ability to reconcile accounts payable transactions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

5. Ability to prepare 1099 documents, 1099 reporting documents, W-2 documents and act as the city’s representative in answering questions from recipients or the IRS.
6. Ability to prepare monthly sales tax returns, quarterly court tax returns, and quarterly excise tax returns and quarterly payroll tax returns.
7. Ability to serve as a backup for reviewing and approving accounts payable documents.
8. Ability to assist as needed with year end closing, including preparing spreadsheets, schedules, and closing small funds.
9. Ability to serve as a backup for invoicing and report distribution
10. Ability to enter Journal Vouchers and Cash Receipts.
11. Ability to assist in other activities and special projects as needed or directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment, including computerized accounting systems.
• Skill in entering data via computer at an efficient speed and with few errors.
• Skill in communicating ideas to all types of individuals orally and in writing.
• Ability to generate and conceive new and innovative ideas or solutions to problems.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to a PC, calculator, fax machine, photocopier, scanner and telephone.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments and city employees.
• Ability to research, analyze and prepare statistical statements and reports.
• Ability to use a PC, utilize the financial system, and use Excel, Access and Word.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to examine, analyze and verify accounts to determine proper entries needed.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to analyze accounting information, recognize errors and the corrective action required.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and respond to situations or problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with fellow employees and the public.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communications and to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to grasping, holding items, seeing, sitting, sorting and reaching.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent plus four years experience specifically in payroll and/or accounts payable. Must successfully complete required pre-employment screens which include criminal background check and credit history review.