Accountant - Staff

HOUSTON MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES PENSION SYSTEM

 

  JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

Job Title: Accountant

 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

 

Perform complex accounting and general office functions, including maintaining accounting systems and preparing reports, records and files. Perform financial analyses, review and determine compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  Prepare month-end and year-end schedules, closing journal entries and post to the General Ledger.

 

  Generate month-end and year-end financial reports including related account reconciliations.

 

  Prepare year-end payroll and vendor tax reports.

 

  Maintain the cash receipts system and safeguard all negotiable instruments pending deposit or distribution.

 

Review reconciliation statements prepared by accounting assistant(s) for timeliness, accuracy and ensure proper disposition of any reconciling item.

 

Assign accounting code and budget classification on purchasing documents.

 

  Assist in the preparation of annual operating budget.

 

  Approve all disbursement journals.

 

Assist in administrative tasks as needed from time to time.

 

Perform training of accounting assistant(s) as required and/or assigned.

 

Perform general, accounting, and support operating activities associated with specific projects and other activities as may from time to time be assigned by the Supervisor or Executive Director.

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

 

 

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration major in accounting or finance.  Must have

above average computer and related software skills.

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

 

The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

 

All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above description.