Accountant I/II/III
City of AbileneAbilene, Texas, United States
Posted October 15, 2025
66708.04 - 105040 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The City of Abilene is a dynamic municipal government committed to delivering high-quality public services and fostering sustainable community development. Guided by the RISE principles—respect, integrity, service above self, and excellence—city employees manage essential functions such as public safety, infrastructure, parks, and economic development. The city’s focus on building a resilient, inclusive environment for current and future generations differentiates it from other local governments. Employees who join the City of Abilene become part of a mission-driven organization that values integrity, community service, and continuous improvement.
Job Description
The Accountant I/II/III role involves performing various professional accounting and financial tasks, including maintaining accurate records, grant tracking, accounting reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Requirements
- Meet job deadlines for assigned functions
- Maintain information and accurate records of expenditures, revenues, and budgets
- Set up and maintain financial records for assigned grants
- Perform various accounting reconciliations
- Respond to staff inquiries and provide assistance and technical advice
- Assist departments with transaction inquiries and reports in ERP software
- Modify specific accounting procedures to ensure conformance to policy and accounting standards
- Provide information, compile data, and prepare written reports and financial statements
- Prepare comparative analysis of operating programs
- Assist in the annual audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Prepare, formulate, and monitor assigned areas of the City's operating and capital budgets
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance
