Staff Accountant

2 days ago


Texas, United States City of Arlington Full time
{"Job Title": "Staff Accountant - Payroll Specialist", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Accountant - Payroll Specialist to join our team at the City of Arlington. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for preparing and posting payroll entries, entering payroll and financial transactions in our accounting system, and reconciling internal general ledger accounts.", "Essential Job Functions": "
  • Prepare and enter payroll and adjusting journal entries to properly record activity in general ledger accounts.
  • Process returned checks, including accounting, safekeeping, and collection procedures.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts by researching, analyzing, and correcting accounts for the financial reports.
  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions.
", "Other Job Functions": "
  • Prepare 1099 documents, 1099 reporting documents, W-2 documents, and act as the city's representative in answering questions from recipients or the IRS.
  • Prepare monthly sales tax returns, quarterly court tax returns, and quarterly excise tax returns and quarterly payroll tax returns.
  • Serve as a backup for reviewing and approving accounts payable documents.
  • Assist as needed with year-end closing, including preparing spreadsheets, schedules, and closing small funds.
  • Serve as a backup for invoicing and report distribution.
  • Enter Journal Vouchers and Cash Receipts.
  • Assist in other activities and special projects as needed or directed.
", "Minimum Qualifications": "
  • 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.
", "Language": "en-US"}
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