The County of Galveston is seeking an Accountant I to perform various accounting tasks, including account analysis, journal entries, and bank statement reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in government accounting or finance operations
Job Summary
Monitors assigned funds, which includes reconciling assets and liabilities and analyzing revenues and expenditures to ensure budget vs. actual is appropriate on a monthly basis.
Performs daily accounting review and approval of activity for assigned departments; prepares needed journal entries or bank transactions in the general ledger.
Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
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The County of Galveston is seeking an Accountant I to perform various accounting tasks, including account analysis, journal entries, and bank statement reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in government accounting or finance operations.
Salary
$53,089, subject to qualifications
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
reconciling assets and liabilities
analyzing revenues and expenditures
daily accounting review and approval
preparing journal entries
preparing bank reconciliations
ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards
Nice-to-have
effective communication with staff
working with relevant departments
Key Requirements
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field