Staff Accountant - Galveston
1 day ago
Job description
The Park Board of Trustees in Galveston, TX is looking to hire a full-time Staff Accountant to contribute to the day-to-day operations of our accounting department.
Are you an experienced accountant with great people skills? Would you like to work in the hospitality and tourism industry? Does working for a historic beach destination sound appealing to you? If so, please read onThis accounting position earns a competitive salary of $62,000+ per year.
We provide our finance team with exceptional benefits and perks, including strong health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match on a 3% employee contribution.
We also offer hospitalization, STD, and LTD policies that are fully paid for by the employer. If this sounds like the right accounting opportunity for you, apply todayAbout The Park Board Of Trustees
In 1963 the citizens of Galveston voted to create a specialized unit of government called the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston.
The Park Board is funded primarily through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) and beach user fees for the parks that they manage.
Tourism pays for tourism as no sales tax or property tax is collected by the Pak Board. The nine-member board is comprised of volunteer residents with diverse business backgrounds.Each is required to serve at least two years and must also serve on one of the Park Board's advisory committees.
We are on a mission to promote and support tourism on Galveston Island in order to foster an environment that establishes a great place to live, work, and visit.
Our vision for the island is to create a tourist destination that promises an exciting variety of experiences and a high quality of life for residents.
The island offers natural resources, attractions, events, and heritage that we wish to share with the residents and visitors alike.
This is why we give back to our employees with exceptional benefits and schedule flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
After all, our employees are the ones that keep the organization running and highlight all Galveston has to offerA DAY IN THE LIFE OF A STAFF ACCOUNTANT
As a Staff Accountant, you participate in a variety of accounting functions, including purchasing, general ledger, banking operations, accounts receivable and payable, payroll and audit support.
In this role, you help departments across our organization create their annual budgets, providing them with templates and historical reports.
Periodically, you perform internal audits to ensure that these budgets are adhered to and identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency.
Qualifications For a Staff AccountantBachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field and at least two years of experience in a governmental or nonprofit entity or associates degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field and at least four years of experience in a governmental or nonprofit entity
Demonstrated ability to perform basic accounting functions such as posting transactions, reconciling accounts, using a chart of accounts, preparing or supporting journal entries
Working knowledge of GAAP fundamentals and standard accounting workflows (month-end close processes, audit support, etc.)
Ability to follow written purchasing policies, prepare, maintain and organize purchasing documentation, and ensure documentation is complete for audit purposes.
Computer proficiency, especially in Excel, accounting and payroll softwareStrong oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, vendors and external contacts
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Class C driver's license
Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) certification OR the ability to become certified after hire
Previous experience with procurement, contract negotiations, budget development, project management, and using financial ERP systems in a government setting would be a plus.
WORK SCHEDULE
This full-time position works in-office Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this financial management job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.
Location: 77550
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