Accounting Associate I (Accounts Payable)
Position Information
Posting Title
Accounting Associate I (Accounts Payable)
Job Requisition Number
AE503799
Position Number
109458
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Finance
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, and two years of experience.
- Any combination of related experience and/or education may be substituted.
Licenses or Certifications:Position Summary:This position is responsible for preparing and reviewing payment documents, communicating with internal and external departments and stakeholders, and working with business units across Austin Energy and other City departments.
Pay Range$21.18 - $23.56
HoursMonday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
50% Hybrid work schedule
Job Close Date09/16/2024
DepartmentAustin Energy
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Location4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with accounting ledgers or bookkeeping
- Experience processing transactions related to vendor accounts
- Experience with processing large volume of invoices
- Experience with customer service (external and/or internal)
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office to include TEAMS, Excel, Word, Outlook
Duties, Functions and ResponsibilitiesEssential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.- Prepares and reviews payments, cash receipts, billing or other accounting transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
- Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Researches and resolves routine billing, invoicing, financial inquiries, customer and vendor account information.
- Processes travel documentation and monitors credit card activity and supplemental documentation to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Maintains information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.
- Reconciles accounts, identifies and prepares corrections by collecting and analyzing account information and analyzing accounting options.
- Responds to routine inquiries requiring a general understanding of financial systems and transactions.
- Assists customers by providing requested financial information and guidance with automated or manual systems.
- Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls.
Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust 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 bookkeeping or record keeping procedures.
- Knowledge of basic financial transactions.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
- Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data.
- Skill in applying bookkeeping procedures.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and related equipment.
- Skill in use of spreadsheets and word processing software.
- Skill in operating a calculator.
- Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling reports.
- Skill in analyzing, preparing, checking and balancing routine fiscal transactions and accounts.
- Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and statements.
- 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.
Criminal Background InvestigationThis position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADAThe 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.
About this Employer
Austin Energy is one of the largest publicly owned electric utilities in the nation, providing low-cost reliable power to more than 500,000 customers and more than 1 million residents. Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable, reliable energy and excellent customer service.
We are industry leaders in conservation and renewable energy, developing some of the most comprehensive energy efficiency programs in the nation. We purchase renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass facilities to minimize our impact on the environment.
As a publicly owned utility, we do more than provide power to our customers. We participate in dozens of community outreach events each year, contribute to Austin’s economic growth and continue to make strides in our commitment to environmental excellence.
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