General Accountant

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the General Accountant has an active, hands-on role. You will process accounts receivable (AR), daily cash receipts, draft journal entries, and translate coding for accounts payable (AP) while serving as the team's first line of defense for quality control by performing the initial review of all AP entries.

This position is a perfect match for an experienced accounting professional with a bachelor's degree who enjoys full-cycle transactional work but possesses the technical knowledge to audit coding and prepare clean general ledger entries.

Key Responsibilities

1. AR, Cash receipts & Data Entry
2. Review all AR invoices and perform other revenue functions, including general ledger entries, tracking revenues, and communicating with customers regarding outstanding receivables.
3. Code and enter daily cash receipts, check logs, electronic fund transfers, and credit card merchant deposits.
4. AP Review & Quality Control
5. Provide coding on invoices and day-to-day guidance to transactional Accounts Payable (AP) staff to correct coding errors and improve accuracy at the point of entry.
6. Perform the first-level review of all AP batches processed by the entry team to verify mathematical accuracy and proper backup documentation.
7. Audit AP voucher lines before they are submitted to the manager, ensuring they are coded to the correct programs, grants, and segments.
8. Lead preparation and filing of Forms 1099 and 1096 Tax Documents, file with the IRS, and remain current with 1099-Misc reporting regulations.
9. Assist with customer service for A/P and A/R related questions, receive telephone calls and answer inquiries.
10. Journal Entry & Month-End Preparation
11. Prepare monthly general ledger journal entries for the manager's review, including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and payroll allocations.
12. Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, actively researching and resolving any transactional variances.
13. Assist with year-end audit and periodic governmental agency audits as requested.
14. Maintain written policies and procedures for performed functions.
15. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications & Requirements (Mandatory for Hiring)

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with proficient knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards.

Experience: Minimum of 4 or more years of hand-on full-cycle accounting experience, municipal or state government experience or public accounting firm utilizing fund accounting principles;

Technical Skills

• Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office 365;
• Proficient in accounting software utilizing multiple segments and funds, experience with MIP or advanced user of other accounting software (such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, etc.);

Soft Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication with the ability to explain internal policies and communicate with vendors and customers;
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated to meet deadlines, and able to handle multiple diverse responsibilities and apply advanced accounting logic independently;
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities, strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity;

PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS

Immediate Supervisor: Accounting Manager

Worksite Location: Belton, TX

Regular Working Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday

Irregular Working Hours Required: Occasionally

Work Alone: No

Job Requires Out-of-Town and/or Overnight Travel: Rarely

Hazardous Conditions: None

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.

Prepared by: Hill Country Transit District Human Resources Department