Principal Accountant, G20 - TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
Laredo, TX
About the Job
This position performs advanced accounting duties in the reconciliation of the general operating account and reports under the direction of the Chief Principal Accountant.
Duties
Reconciles the Tax office bank accounts, and other accounts as assigned by the Chief Principal Accountant.
Collects all components of information forbank reconciliation purposes.
Downloads and reviews bank transactions on a daily basis to ensure accuracy.
Prepares bank reconciliation portion of the Treasurers Monthly Report.
Prepares and enters journal entries as needed for bank reconciliations, bank transfers, hot checks, and deposits received.
Prepares month-end and quarterly reports as directed by the Chief Principal Accountant.
Approves exceptions reports on the Bank websiteon a daily basis; uploads positive pay file to IBC Link on a daily basis; sends electronic payments/transfers and files.
Reviews the Treasurers monthly report for accuracy.
Prepares weekly/monthly reports for Parking Boxx, or as needed.
Submits ACH batch, initiates wire transfer, etc.
Supports accounting technician for bank deposits and cash reports.
Provides information to independent auditors as requested.
Monitors outstanding checks and contact vendors by phone or email as needed.
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices.
Knowledgeof relevant local, state, and federal laws.
Knowledgeof thepreparation and interpretation ofstatistical, technical, and narrative reports.
Knowledgeof generally accepted governmental accounting and auditing principles.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in the preparation ofclear and precise financial and statistical reports.
Skill in preparing and administering budgets.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
Duties
Reconciles the Tax office bank accounts, and other accounts as assigned by the Chief Principal Accountant.
Collects all components of information forbank reconciliation purposes.
Downloads and reviews bank transactions on a daily basis to ensure accuracy.
Prepares bank reconciliation portion of the Treasurers Monthly Report.
Prepares and enters journal entries as needed for bank reconciliations, bank transfers, hot checks, and deposits received.
Prepares month-end and quarterly reports as directed by the Chief Principal Accountant.
Approves exceptions reports on the Bank websiteon a daily basis; uploads positive pay file to IBC Link on a daily basis; sends electronic payments/transfers and files.
Reviews the Treasurers monthly report for accuracy.
Prepares weekly/monthly reports for Parking Boxx, or as needed.
Submits ACH batch, initiates wire transfer, etc.
Supports accounting technician for bank deposits and cash reports.
Provides information to independent auditors as requested.
Monitors outstanding checks and contact vendors by phone or email as needed.
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices.
Knowledgeof relevant local, state, and federal laws.
Knowledgeof thepreparation and interpretation ofstatistical, technical, and narrative reports.
Knowledgeof generally accepted governmental accounting and auditing principles.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in the preparation ofclear and precise financial and statistical reports.
Skill in preparing and administering budgets.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
Source : TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
