Financial Assistant (Public) jobs in Beaumont, TX

Essential Job Functions:  Primarily responsible for the development, administration, presentation, adoption, and publication of the City’s Annual Budget to comply with GFOA award standards and all applicable laws, with the assistance of the Budget Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  Oversees the administration of the City’s budget software and oversees the coordination of budget submissions within the software. Assists with the development of the Five-Year Community Investment Plan (CIP); assists in the development and administration of procedures that provide for effective internal controls; prepares and administers the Accounting Division’s annual budget; assists in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and interim financial statements. Assists in researching and implementing new accounting standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); Long-range financial forecasting. Directly supervises employees in accounting, accounts payable, and payroll.

Other Job Functions:   Performs other duties as assigned. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Knowledge:   Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles especially as applied to governments; thorough knowledge of accounting and reporting procedures, including experience in preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in conformity with the standards set by GASB and the AICPA; Knowledge of principles and methods of municipal budgeting; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and various governmental financial reporting systems; knowledge of payroll practices and reporting requirements (State & Federal); knowledge of city financial operations.

Skills/Abilities:   Ability to communicate effectively with other City officials, departments, coworkers, outside auditors, and agencies. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:  Constantly sees and hears; frequently operates a calculator and personal computer, sits performs data entry, sorts, stands, twists body, types, walks, writes by hand. Infrequently cleans, climbs, crawls, kneels.

Education/Experience:  Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Certification – CGFO, CPFO, or CPA preferred. Proficiency in budget management, development, and reporting. Progressive experience in municipal accounting or auditing including direct responsibility for report preparation or similar experience. Experience in implementing and controlling computer-based accounting systems.  Experience in OpenGov Budget application is a plus. Prior supervisory experience preferred.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test. The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

The City of Beaumont may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.