JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position primarily performs a variety of professional accounting functions (approximately 75% of duties), while also providing supplemental support to utility billing operations (approximately 25% of duties). Key responsibilities include general ledger reconciliations, accounts receivable management, financial reporting, and cash receipt processing. The role also supports the accurate billing of services and proper application of payments. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing support for audits and internal controls. The ideal candidate demonstrates Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or related field and at least three (3) years of accounting experience.  Experience in governmental accounting is required.  Experience and competencies in generally accepted accounting practices and theory are required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

1. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License
2. Must be bondable

LANGUAGE SKILLS

1. Ability to read, write, and speak fluently
2. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community
3. Ability to effectively present information to top management
4. Ability to interpret and implement written and verbal instructions
5. Ability to comprehend and apply Town ordinances and policies
6. Ability to motivate self, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to manage multiple assignments
2. Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
3. Skilled in operating computers and office machines (e.g., calculator, copier, phone)
4. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and Power Point
5. Familiarity with financial models and accounting principles
6. Skilled in reconciling cash and other related accounts, preparing journal entries, performing mathematical calculations, maintaining records, researching discrepancies, and preparing clear and concise accounting statements and reports
7. Skilled in recording, analyzing, verifying, reconciling, and reporting accounting transactions, communicating        effectively with a variety of individuals and applying accounting procedures and principles
8. Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
9. Strong customer service and communication skills
10. Work independently, applying well developed knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative including in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards.
11. Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well     as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

REASONING ABILITY

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by management in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Comprehensive ability to disseminate information quickly and perform tasks under pressure with short deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate various machines and/or equipment; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT              

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Because of the interactive nature of the work, flexibility with the potential of starts and stops in completing work projects may occur.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS                  

Accounting Functions:

• Prepares and tracks cash receipts along and creates corresponding journal entries according to established accounting standards and procedures
• Reconciles cash receipts by reviewing transactions, general ledger entries, and preparing adjusting entries
• Prepares bank reconciliations and conducts research on any discrepancies
• Reconciles subsidiary ledgers and balance sheet accounts as assigned and works with departments on any discrepancies.
• Assists with routine financial reports for the department, which will include reconciliation analysis and cash reports
• Assists with monitoring and maintaining internal controls and policies for adequate fiscal checks and balances.
• Completes annual audit schedules by reconciling ledgers, submitting information to auditors, answering questions, and researching inquiries
• Assists with special projects as required by researching, reconciling and entering information
• Generates customer invoices and billing schedules, maintains accounts receivable records, and assists with other accounting and bookkeeping duties as needed
• Collaborates with departments to reconcile Special Fund accounts on a monthly basis
• Provides banking support to departments, including check inquiries, deposit confirmations, and credit card transaction details

Billing & Utility Functions:

• Processes utility bills, including analyzing meter readings, reviewing consumption activity, and making account adjustments for leaks and sewer charges.
• Maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures related to utility billing
• Attends off-site meetings and training

E.O.E.  The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.