Staff Accountant-Temporary

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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Three years of related accounting experience required. Municipal government accounting experience highly preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to review, create and update procedures and processes relating to efficiencies, accuracy, internal controls, and risk assessments. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of governmental fund accounting and project accounting. Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. Proficient with Microsoft Office software and financial software systems. Valid Texas Class C Drivers’ License.

Applications available online . Completed applications may be emailed to human resources, hand-delivered, or mailed to the City of Portland, Human Resources, 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374. Resumes not accepted in lieu of a complete City of Portland application.