ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST-PARKS & RECREATION

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