Accountant I

County of Galveston

Galveston, Texas, USA
$53,089, subject to qualifications py
On-site
Reconciling assets and liabilities
Analyzing revenues and expenditures
Daily accounting review and approval
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.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

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
  • Experience in government accounting
  • Experience in general finance operations

Work Rights

Not specified

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