Job Opportunities
The City of Portland is currently recruiting for the position of Staff Accountant. The purpose of this position is to provide accounting support and ensure the integrity of the City’s financial records. This is accomplished by preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records and reports; maintaining the accuracy of the City’s ledgers and subsidiary financial systems; handling the City’s utility system accounting; monitoring the fixed assets of the City; accounting for the City’s capital projects; assisting in the annual audit and year end closing; and providing assistance to management, as needed. May perform other related work as required.
The City of Portland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Portland is a TMRS City at 7%, 2:1 match. Optional 457, Roth IRA and Cafeteria Plans available.
This position is subject to the City of Portland’s Background Investigation and Drug Testing Policy. New hires are required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States per Federal law.
THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Three years of related accounting experience required. Municipal government accounting experience highly preferred.
Special Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to review, create and update procedures and processes relating to efficiencies, accuracy, internal controls, and risk assessments. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of governmental fund accounting and project accounting. Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. Proficient with Microsoft Office software and financial software systems. Valid Texas Class C Drivers’ License.
Applications available online at portlandtx.gov. Completed applications may be emailed to humanresources@portlandtx.gov, hand-delivered, or mailed to the City of Portland, Human Resources, 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374. Resumes not accepted in lieu of a complete City of Portland application.
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