CONCHO VALLEY COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS
AMINISTRATION
Job Title: Accountant I
Department: Administration
Reports To: Director of Finance
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Salary Group: A11
Class Code: 1012
Prepared Date: 01/10/2016
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Performs routine accounting work to help support all departments track and maintain budget restrictions.
Process payroll in a timely fashion and ensure the payroll process is being followed according to policy and
procedure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Verifies, allocates, and posts transactions to computer systems from documents such as invoices, receipts, check
stubs, time sheets and computer print outs.
Reconciles and balances accounts and monthly budget comparison reports.
Compiles reports to show statistics such as revenue and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, budget
comparisons, and other items pertinent to multiple entities.
Semi-monthly payroll processing, quarterly and annual payroll reporting.
Other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Analytical- Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flow
procedures.
Design- Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information
skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations; as well as
independently, and uses reason in all situations.
Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict; not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without
interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets
clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in me
Demonstrates group presentation skills, and participates in meetings.
Language Skills- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; Ability
to write simple correspondence; Ability to effectively present information in one and one and small group
situations to customers, clients and employees of the organization.
Computer Skills- Knowledge of Microsoft Work, and Excel Software.
Mathematical Skills- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ration and percent and to draw and interpret bar
graphs.
Team work- Balance team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views,
gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, helps achieve morale and group
commitments to goals and objectives, supports everyone’s effort to succeed..
Planning and Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, seeks out additional
resources, set realistic goals, objectives, and action plans.
Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for way to improve and promote quality, applies
feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity- Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity;
works quickly.
Reasoning Ability- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability- Adapts to change in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or
method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when
absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own action;
Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or
notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative- Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for
and offers help when needed.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE , TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree with 24 business credit hours, or equivalent form four-year accredited college OR
Five or more years related experience OR
Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Ten- key calculator by touch and be able to operate standard office equipment such as copier, fax and postage
machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to comfortably lift 10-15lbs.
Capability of sitting and or standing for long periods of time.
Occasional requirement to stand, walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must possess competency to speak and be understood, as well as hear and comprehend dialogue between
individual and another party or individual and multiple parties.
Capacity to use hands to fingers and feel.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid and current Texas Driver's License (and all requirements associated with obtaining a valid license)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position may require travel at times, therefore the work environment is subject to change and can and will
include, but is not limited to the following scenarios: an office setting, travel in either a personally owned vehicle
(POV), or Concho Valley Council of Governments previously approved rental vehicle. The Concho Valley
Council of Governments complies with all American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Labor Standards Act
(FLSA) policies in regards to reasonable accommodation requests.
JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read this job description, or had it read to me, and I completely understand all my job duties and
responsibilities. I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable
accommodation. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of
my location or department without it being specifically included in this job description. I understand that by
signing this job de scripting, it is not a contract, and there is to be no expectation of employment, as the Concho
Valley Council of Governments is an at will employer, in accordance with state law. If I have any questions about
job duties I am asked to perform, that are not specified on this job description, I should discuss them with my
immediate supervisor or a member of the HR staff.
I understand my performance will be evaluated based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities
outlined in this job description. I have discussed any questions regarding this job description prior to signing this
form.
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Executive:
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