The Accountant II position has primary responsibility for general accounting, miscellaneous reconciliations, reporting, and performs a variety of other related accounting duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited college or university in accounting or related field;
• 3 - 6 years of progressively responsible related experience; experience in a position of comparable scope and size to the City of La Marque highly desirable;
• Alternatively, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of municipal accounting practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of arithmetic.
• General knowledge of state and local fiscal regulations, policies and procedures.
• General knowledge of terminology used within the department.
• General knowledge of office accounting methods and procedures.
• Ability to organize and effectively process and maintain financial records and files, and prepare reports from them.
• Ability to analyze and record information and balance figures.
• Ability to verify documents and forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in contract with the general public and City employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to work flexibly and remotely.
• Ability to continue functioning during emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to serve with professional and courteous manner.

EMERGENCY OPERATION CLASSIFICATION: TIER 1 - Employees with specific responsibilities who remain in the City, on the job, and/or at a designated location during an emergency