Accounting Specialist I

Leander, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 30

Posted on: 24-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Candidate are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will close once 50 candidates have applied for this position.

The Accounting Specialist I performs mid-level work that is moderately complex and includes but is not limited to accounts payable banking deposits and Merchant Card Services relationship. The position involves significant coordination and cooperation with Purchasing Payroll Utility Billing and other Departments. The Accounting Specialist I works under close supervision with limited latitude for the use of independent judgement.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

Prepare verify and process payments of vendor invoices contractual obligations and employee expenses on weekly Accounts Payable process. Accounts Payable responsibilities include but are not limited to vendor invoices debt service payments insurance and benefits payments utilities and lease payments.
Process payroll-related invoices including insurance and benefits other withholding such as child support wage garnishment 457 etc.
Verify accurate new vendor information entry including but not limited to IRS W9.
Assists General Services with ongoing review and updating of current vendor information.
Prepare and distribute annual IRS 1099 forms to vendors and file IRS report.
Maintain a complete and accurate accounts payable filing system.
Respond quickly and accurately to requests for information/documentation to City auditors or Open Records requests through appropriate channels.
Receive banking deposits from all departments and prepare the City Host Bag for daily Armored Services pick-upand related logs.
Review all purchasing card expense reports on monthly statement for completeness and appropriateness documenting discrepancies and missing items on appropriate logs.
Review fuel card receipts documents missing items and records expense distribution.
Responsible for the Merchant Card Services relationship (credit card payments received by the City). Merchant Card Services includes monthly merchant card statements and recording appropriate fees.
Develop and maintain a Vendor Point of Contact Log for all services coordinated by the Finance Department.
Conduct quarterly cash drawer audits and maintain the audit log and documentation.
Prepare miscellaneous journal entries for review and approval by Accounting Manager.
Serve as back up to Finance Cash Collection functions.
Document and maintain internal policies and procedures.
Distribute mail daily.
Assist General Services staff with inquiries related to requisitions and purchase orders.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Accounting Specialist I

High school graduate or its equivalent.
Minimum of one year of related experience.

Required Certificates and Licenses

None

Preferred Education and Experience

Accounting Specialist I

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from anaccreditedtwo-year college or technical school.
Minimum of two years of related experience.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with customers and staff members.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions and percentages.
Strong knowledge of accounting and principles of office management.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with public officials superiors subordinates and the general public.
Proficient in using MS Word and Excel.

Physical Demands & Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle items; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

Proof of education certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job postingrequirements.
Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants who are ages 18-25.

*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employees Form I-9 will be provided to theSocial Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex(including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or geneticinformation in employment.

The City is also a Drug Free and Smoke Free Employer.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at

Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contactour office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or(TTY/TDD).

Required Experience:

Candidate are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will close once 50 candidates have applied for this position.The Accounting Specialist I performs mid-level work that is moderately complex and includes but is not limited to accounts payable banking deposits and Merchant Card Services re...

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

Prepare verify and process payments of vendor invoices contractual obligations and employee expenses on weekly Accounts Payable process. Accounts Payable responsibilities include but are not limited to vendor invoices debt service payments insurance and benefits payments utilities and lease payments.
Process payroll-related invoices including insurance and benefits other withholding such as child support wage garnishment 457 etc.
Verify accurate new vendor information entry including but not limited to IRS W9.
Assists General Services with ongoing review and updating of current vendor information.
Prepare and distribute annual IRS 1099 forms to vendors and file IRS report.
Maintain a complete and accurate accounts payable filing system.
Respond quickly and accurately to requests for information/documentation to City auditors or Open Records requests through appropriate channels.
Receive banking deposits from all departments and prepare the City Host Bag for daily Armored Services pick-upand related logs.
Review all purchasing card expense reports on monthly statement for completeness and appropriateness documenting discrepancies and missing items on appropriate logs.
Review fuel card receipts documents missing items and records expense distribution.
Responsible for the Merchant Card Services relationship (credit card payments received by the City). Merchant Card Services includes monthly merchant card statements and recording appropriate fees.
Develop and maintain a Vendor Point of Contact Log for all services coordinated by the Finance Department.
Conduct quarterly cash drawer audits and maintain the audit log and documentation.
Prepare miscellaneous journal entries for review and approval by Accounting Manager.
Serve as back up to Finance Cash Collection functions.
Document and maintain internal policies and procedures.
Distribute mail daily.
Assist General Services staff with inquiries related to requisitions and purchase orders.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Accounting Specialist I

High school graduate or its equivalent.
Minimum of one year of related experience.

Required Certificates and Licenses

None

Preferred Education and Experience

Accounting Specialist I

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from anaccreditedtwo-year college or technical school.
Minimum of two years of related experience.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with customers and staff members.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions and percentages.
Strong knowledge of accounting and principles of office management.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with public officials superiors subordinates and the general public.
Proficient in using MS Word and Excel.

Physical Demands & Additional Information

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

Proof of education certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job postingrequirements.
Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants who are ages 18-25.

The City is also a Drug Free and Smoke Free Employer.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at

Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contactour office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or(TTY/TDD).

Required Experience: