ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST-PARKS & RECREATION

Accounting Specialist

Performs routine clerical, accounting, and administrative work in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general administration.

The employee will have the responsibility of:

• Performing routine clerical and administrative work, as well as answering the telephone and responding to citizen inquiries
• Verifying daily receipts
• Preparing daily deposit and submits daily monies to Finance
• Maintaining an accurate accounting system for division budgets
• Maintaining returned check files
• Preparing journal entries and budget transfers
• Collecting vendor contract payments, all aspects of accounts payable, procurement card payments, maintaining vendor files, quotes, and division's requisitions
• Assisting in preparing and administering grant and bond fund programs

As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are:

• Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with course work in general office practices such as typing, accounting, filing, business administration; and,
• Three (3) years of related experience; or,
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license by date-of-hire
• Must be bondable